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Is there registration tax on electric cars in Denmark?

Electric cars pay part of the tax.

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Short answer

Yes, electric cars pay registration tax in Denmark, but much less than petrol and diesel cars. In 2026 the tax on a passenger car is 25 % of the first 76,400 kr. of its value, 85 % of the value from 76,400 to 237,400 kr. and 150 % of the rest. A zero-emission passenger car gets a deduction of 161,300 kr. in the tax in 2026, and for a car registered before 2027 only 40 % of the calculated tax is paid. In 2025 the deduction was 165,500 kr.

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Why

  1. The tax is paid when a car is first registered in Denmark.
  2. The deduction makes many cheaper electric cars almost tax-free.
  3. The deductions are lowered every year.

Details

Plug-in hybrids get a smaller deduction of 43,000 kr. in 2026 and pay 68 % of the calculated tax.

Tip

Use the registration tax calculator of the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency before you buy or import a car.

What may differ

The 2026 amounts are set by law, the share paid rises after 2026 and the deduction is lowered every year.

Common misconception

Electric cars are completely free of registration tax in Denmark.

What actually happens

Electric cars pay a reduced registration tax, 40 % of the calculated amount in 2026 after a deduction.

People also ask

  • Do electric cars pay annual car tax in Denmark?
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  • How many electric cars are there 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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