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Do electric cars pay annual car tax in Denmark?

A small tax, but not zero.

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Short answer

Yes, electric cars in Denmark pay a periodic owner tax twice a year. An electric car or plug-in hybrid registered before 1 July 2021 pays grøn ejerafgift, and most of them are in the lowest rate of 460 kr. per half-year in 2026, up from 420 kr. in 2025. Cars registered on 1 July 2021 or later pay CO2-ejerafgift, which is calculated from the grams of CO2 per kilometre, so the less CO2, the lower the tax. For an electric car the electricity use in Wh per km is divided by a fixed factor of 91.25 to turn it into petrol litres per 100 km.

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Why

  1. The tax depends on when the car was first registered.
  2. Low energy use gives a low tax.
  3. The tax is paid every half-year.

Details

From 2027 the 2026 rates for grøn ejerafgift continue to apply.

Tip

If the km per litre figure for your car looks wrong, you can ask for a correction with documents from the producer or importer, or a CoC document.

What may differ

The rates are set by law and can change, and the online calculator only gives a guide.

Common misconception

Electric cars pay no annual tax in Denmark.

What actually happens

Electric cars pay a periodic tax, at least 460 kr. per half-year in 2026 for most cars registered before 1 July 2021.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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