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How much registration tax do you pay on an electric car in Denmark in 2026?

Zero-emission cars pay a reduced share.

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Short answer

Electric cars count as zero-emission cars (nulemissionsbiler) and pay only part of the Danish registration tax. In 2026 such a car pays 40 % of the tax worked out from its value, and a deduction of DKK 161,300 applies. Low-emission cars (lavemissionsbiler) pay 68 % of the tax in 2026, with a deduction of DKK 43,000. For petrol and diesel cars the deduction is only DKK 25,500.

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Why

  1. The share of the tax depends on the type of car.
  2. Zero-emission cars have the largest deduction.
  3. Petrol and diesel cars only get a DKK 25,500 deduction.

Details

Most electric cars also fall into the lowest band of the periodic owner tax, DKK 460 per half year in 2026.

Tip

If you import a used electric car, ask for a valuation in TastSelv, since the tax builds on the value set by Motorstyrelsen.

What may differ

The share and the deduction for electric cars are set year by year and can be different from 2027.

Common misconception

Many think electric cars are fully exempt from registration tax in Denmark.

What actually happens

Electric cars are not exempt: in 2026 they pay 40 % of the calculated tax, with a deduction of DKK 161,300.

People also ask

  • How much is the registration tax on a new petrol car in Denmark?
  • What is the owner tax on an electric car in Denmark?
  • Is a plug-in hybrid a low-emission car in Denmark?

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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