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How much is the green owner tax (grøn ejerafgift) on a car in Denmark in 2026?

Fuel economy or CO2 sets the amount.

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Short answer

Cars first registered from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 2021 pay green owner tax based on km per litre, while cars from 1 July 2021 pay CO2 owner tax based on grams of CO2 per km. In 2026 the lowest band is DKK 460 per half year, which covers most electric cars and plug-in hybrids. For a petrol car first registered from 3 October 2017 to 30 June 2021, 20.0–22.2 km/l costs DKK 800 per half year, and the highest band, under 4.5 km/l, is DKK 16,000. The 2026 rates are 17.2 % higher than in 2024, and they also apply from 2027.

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Why

  1. The tax is billed in advance.
  2. The more km per litre, the lower the tax.
  3. Rates rose 17.2 % over 2024 in 2026.

Details

Late payment adds daily interest and a reminder fee of DKK 160 from 14 September 2026, and the police can later take the plates.

Tip

Set up Betalingsservice for the owner tax, since it cannot be paid from your Skattekonto and payment plans are not allowed.

What may differ

Diesel cars also pay an equalisation tax (udligningsafgift) on top, and the billing period can be 3, 6 or 12 months.

Common misconception

Many think electric cars pay no owner tax at all in Denmark.

What actually happens

Electric cars pay too; most are in the lowest band, DKK 460 per half year in 2026.

People also ask

  • Do you get owner tax back when you sell your car?
  • What is the CO2 owner tax in Denmark?
  • What happens if you do not pay the owner tax?

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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