Structured EV data by CarsMultiverse · Updated 17 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026
10 electric cars compared in the Netherlands: local list prices, range, efficiency and what each really costs to charge at Dutch electricity rates. The cheapest EV on sale is the Citroën ë-C3 You at €20,990; the cheapest to run is the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Trend at €2.98 per 100 km of home charging. Driving electric here costs on average 4.2× less per kilometre than a comparable petrol car.
Assumptions used on this page: household electricity at €0.25/kWh (GlobalPetrolPrices, latest published national average), 15,000 km per year, home charging. Range figures are WLTP. Prices are base list prices before options.
Every major EV on sale in the Netherlands: the data
| Model | Battery (kWh) | Range (WLTP, km) | kWh/100km | List price | After max incentive | Charging / 100km | Charging / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroën ë-C3 You | 30 | 212 | 14.2 | €20,990 | – | €3.52 | €528 |
| Hyundai Inster Standard Range | 42 | 327 | 12.8 | €21,495 | – | €3.18 | €476 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech (40 kWh) | 40 | 312 | 12.8 | €24,990 | – | €3.18 | €476 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Trend | 50 | 416 | 12.0 | €32,990 | – | €2.98 | €446 |
| Skoda Elroq 50 | 55 | 377 | 15.7 | €32,990 | – | €3.89 | €584 |
| Volvo EX30 Single Motor | 51 | 339 | 17.1 | €32,995 | – | €4.24 | €636 |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard | 60 | 534 | 13.0 | €36,990 | – | €3.22 | €484 |
| Kia EV3 Standard Range | 58.3 | 436 | 14.9 | €36,995 | – | €3.70 | €554 |
| Kia EV4 Air | 58.3 | 435 | 13.4 | €37,695 | – | €3.32 | €499 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard | 60 | 534 | 13.1 | €39,990 | – | €3.25 | €487 |
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Incentives in the Netherlands
No purchase subsidy (SEPP ended after 2024). BEVs get a 30% motor-vehicle-tax (mrb) discount for 2026–2028. Full details in our EV incentives tracker and the 2026 global incentive ranking.
Charging in the Netherlands
At €0.25/kWh, a typical 60 kWh battery costs about €15 to fill at home. Public rapid charging typically costs 2–3× the home rate. Petrol here averages €2.24/litre, so a comparable petrol car costs about €14.57 per 100 km — see the 36-country EV savings ranking for how this market compares globally. Find chargers and dealers on our Netherlands hub or the live map.
Methodology & sources
Prices are current base list prices collected July 2026 from manufacturer configurators (Kia, Skoda, Renault, Hyundai, Citroën) and EVupdate.nl. Efficiency figures are official WLTP consumption where published, otherwise estimated from battery and range (marked in the CSV). Electricity price: GlobalPetrolPrices household average, converted at 16-Jul-2026 exchange rates. Prices and specs change frequently — confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Tell us.
FAQ
What is the cheapest electric car in the Netherlands in 2026?
The Citroën ë-C3 You, from €20,990.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the Netherlands?
At home, about €0.25 per kWh — roughly €3.45 per 100 km for a typical EV, or around €517 per year at 15,000 km.
Is an EV cheaper to run than petrol in the Netherlands?
Yes — on energy costs alone, about 4.2× cheaper per kilometre at current prices (€3.45 vs €14.57 per 100 km).
