EV Belgium, the Federation for Electric Mobility in Belgium, welcomes the retention of tax advantages for fully electric vehicles in the new Federal Government agreement but expresses strong concerns about the new tax incentives for plug-in hybrids.
The federation argues that the government’s assumption that an electric company car is not an option for everyone is based on outdated assumptions. “This policy not only hampers the necessary acceleration towards zero-emission mobility but also reflects a lack of ambition in addressing climate change and reducing dependence on fossil fuels,” it stated on Sunday.
EV Belgium sees the promotion of social leasing, the simplification of charging infrastructure in apartment buildings, and the shifting of taxes from fossil fuels to electricity as positive steps.
However, the federation describes the extension of tax advantages for plug-in hybrids until 2029 as a step backwards and calls for an accelerated phase-out of these benefits. “A coherent policy is essential to achieve climate goals and accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility,” concludes EV Belgium.
