{"id":319981,"date":"2025-01-22T16:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reev.com\/?p=319981"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:05:29","slug":"tax-incentives-electric-company-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reev.com\/en\/tax-incentives-electric-company-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"New tax benefits for electric company cars: what companies should know now"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"319981\" class=\"elementor elementor-319981 elementor-319980\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f3e3dd color-change e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f3e3dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8e8f6 jet-breadcrumbs-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"ed8e8f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-jet-breadcrumbs jet-blocks\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__wrap\"><div class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reev.com\/en\/\" class=\"jet-breadcrumbs__item-link is-home\" rel=\"home\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5779ee color-change e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e5779ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ecaa7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ecaa7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaba760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aaba760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New tax benefits for electric company cars: what companies should know now\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b28930a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b28930a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"492\"><strong>What the German government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesregierung.de\/breg-de\/service\/archiv-bundesregierung\/kabinett-wachstumsinitiative-2306106\">growth initiative<\/a> means for companies<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"958\">With its growth initiative, the German government wants to strengthen the German economy and drive forward decarbonization at the same time. A key component of this is tax benefits for companies that switch to purely electric vehicles. Since July 2024, new tax rules have been in place that make both the purchase and operation of electric vehicles more financially attractive &#8211; for companies and employees.  <\/p><p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1066\">What exactly are the advantages? And what should companies consider now? Here is a compact overview.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8d03a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cb8d03a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-320005\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-1080x608.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-1280x720.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-980x551.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/reev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/689EE0F3-E41C-453A-B7BE-66EBFFE595F1_1_201_a-480x270.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d716c8 color-change e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d716c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e10a34 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e10a34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb32d5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb32d5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35074d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35074d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong>Faster depreciation for electric vehicles<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1332\">Since July 2024, companies have been able to write off 40% of the acquisition costs for purely electric vehicles directly in the first year.<br data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\">The remaining 60% is spread over a period of six years.<\/p><p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1349\">Valid for:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1518\"><li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1446\"><p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1446\">&#8211; Vehicles purchased or registered <strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1409\">between July 2024 and December 2028<\/strong> <\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1518\"><p data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1518\">&#8211; Purely electric and emission-free vehicles (no plug-in hybrids)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1683\"><strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1548\">Advantage for companies:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\">&#8211; faster tax relief<br data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\">&#8211; more liquidity in the investment phase<br data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\">&#8211; easier changeover for fleet modernization<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1735\"><strong>Company car taxation becomes more attractive<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1937\">Previously, the <strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1772\">0.25% rule<\/strong> (for the private use of electric company cars) only applied to vehicles with a gross list price of up to \u20ac70,000.<br data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\">Since July 2024, this limit has been raised to <strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1926\">\u20ac95,000<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1954\"><strong>This means:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2235\"><li data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2033\"><p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2033\">&#8211; Higher-value e-vehicles are now also eligible for tax relief<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2116\"><p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2116\">&#8211; Employees pay <strong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2114\">significantly less cash value benefit<\/strong> for private use<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2235\"><p data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2235\">&#8211; Companies can offer more attractive models than company cars &#8211; an advantage for recruiting and employer branding<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2253\">In short:<\/strong> e-cars will become even more interesting for tax purposes as company cars &#8211; for everyone involved.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2416\"><strong>What applies to vans, delivery vehicles &amp; special vehicles?<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2535\">The regulation does not differentiate according to vehicle type &#8211; it applies <strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2519\">to all purely electric vehicles<\/strong>, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2643\"><li data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2554\"><p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2554\">&#8211; E-transporter<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2587\"><p data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2587\">&#8211; Delivery and service vehicles<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2643\"><p data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2643\">&#8211; Vehicles in trade, logistics &amp; municipal fleets<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2833\">The combination of:<br data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2726\">&#8211; special tax depreciation<br data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2762\">&#8211; lower operating costs<br data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\">&#8211; potentially lower maintenance costs is particularly worthwhile for fleets with a high number of operating kilometers<\/p><p data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"3005\">However, companies should check the <strong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2901\">specific tax classification<\/strong> of their vehicle classes, as details vary depending on the model, use case and accounting method.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3084\"><strong>From funding to implementation: don&#8217;t forget the charging infrastructure<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"727\">Switching to electric vehicles not only brings tax advantages, but also requires a well thought-out charging and operating strategy. It is crucial that the vehicles are reliably ready for use at all times. A suitable charging infrastructure at the company location prevents unnecessary downtimes and ensures that company and pool vehicles can be charged at any time. At the same time, intelligent load management helps to avoid grid overloads and reduce electricity costs by automatically controlling energy consumption.   <\/p><p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1302\">Billing is also becoming particularly relevant: as soon as company cars are used privately or charged at home, companies need a transparent, automated solution for recording and allocating charging processes &#8211; both from a tax perspective and for cost allocation between the employer and employees. In addition, central monitoring provides clarity about energy consumption, costs, charging points and usage behavior. This creates control, facilitates fleet management and simplifies documentation for subsidy programs or ESG reporting.  <\/p><h4><strong>Conclusion: Secure tax advantages now &amp; act sustainably<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4176\">The German government is providing clear incentives for the switch to emission-free mobility. Accelerated depreciation + extended company car taxation make electromobility more financially attractive for companies than ever before. <\/p><p data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4251\">If you switch now, you will not only benefit tax-wise, but also strengthen your position:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4342\"><li data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4281\"><p data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4281\">&#8211; Employer attractiveness<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4310\"><p data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4310\">&#8211; Sustainability strategy<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4342\"><p data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4342\">&#8211; Cost efficiency in the fleet<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4506\">The key to successful implementation: a suitable, scalable charging infrastructure &#8211; digitally controllable, transparently billable and flexibly expandable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9e281 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f9e281\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d71f11d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d71f11d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c837da0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c837da0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3466965 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3466965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Save taxes, charge sustainably - your perfect charging solution awaits!\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2142e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2142e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"329\">Turn tax advantages into real operational benefits &#8211; with the intelligent charging and energy management software from reev.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c99bc1 elementor-align-left reev-button reev-button--white elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1c99bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/reev.com\/en\/software\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11.25 3.75L17.5 10M17.5 10L11.25 16.25M17.5 10H2.5\" stroke=\"#131923\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover reev charging solution<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The German government is promoting electromobility with attractive tax incentives. 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