by Helga Meyer, maut1.de - 25 October 2023
In recent years, electric cars have experienced a remarkable boom. They are seen as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional combustion engines and a step towards cleaner mobility. But while most discussions about electric cars focus on their positive environmental impact, there is another important consideration on the cost side: the toll.
The toll is an additional cost that owners of electric cars should consider. Here we take a look at the different aspects of the toll and how it can affect electric car owners financially. With the maut1.de toll box, toll costs can be recorded digitally in a straightforward manner. You no longer have to worry about toll charges on your journey.
The toll: A necessary evil also for electric vehicles?
Tolling is an established form of revenue for financing road infrastructure projects in many countries. This charge is intended to ensure that those who use the roads the most also contribute to the maintenance and improvement of these roads.
Although electric cars undoubtedly have a lower environmental impact, they also use the roads and must contribute their share to the funding. Some countries briefly introduced a concession on tolls for electric cars, but now electric vehicles have to pay tolls pretty much everywhere.
Exemption from tolls for electric vehicles in the Czech Republic:
At the moment (as of 24.10.2023), electric cars are exempt from the toll in the Czech Republic. However, it is important to note that an officially certified signature or an electronic signature certificate is required for this. You can apply for the toll exemption here: Reduced toll stickers - drivers with a disability card type ZTP, vehicles powered by electricity or hydrogen (edalnice.cz).
Toll boxes: A simple toll management solution
Our toll boxes offer a practical solution for electric car owners who want to manage their tolls efficiently. By using a toll box, you can conveniently monitor your charges and avoid incurring unexpected costs. With our toll box, you can drive stress-free on the roads and easily receive a statement of all tolls incurred after 30 days. You no longer need to worry before or during your journey.
Other advantages of e-vehicles in Austria
While there are no major advantages for electric vehicles in terms of tolls, there are some other advantages in Austria, for example:
- Electric cars are exempt from various types of taxes in Austria.
- Electric vehicles are not subject to motor-related insurance tax (mVSt) and reduced oil tax (MöSt).
- Electric cars are also exempt from the standard consumption tax (NoVA) in Austria.
These taxes were only increased in 2022 in order to encourage consumers to buy an electric vehicle.
Especially for employees in Austria who also use an electric company vehicle privately, there are further advantages. The benefit in kind is omitted from the wage tax, so there are no ancillary wage costs for the employer. - As you can see, an electric vehicle can be advantageous not only in the area of toll costs.
Another advantage of electric cars in Austria is the environmental speed limit.
On motorways with an environmental speed limit of 100km/h, electric vehicles are allowed to drive at 130 km/h. This applies, for example, to the Inntal motorway A12 and the West motorway A1. The important thing is that the car must have an E number plate.
Toll fee E-cars Austria
Austria does not offer any savings on tolls for electric vehicles. No matter if combustion engine or e-car the toll costs remain the same. In Austria you need the E-Vignettes for a passenger car, for travelling with your motorhome you can use our toll box, for the passenger car we recommend our partner mautwelt.de - There you will find suitable E-Vignettes for Austria.
Conclusion
The tolls are the same almost everywhere for electric vehicles and combustion engines. So there is no financial advantage in terms of tolls (except in the Czech Republic). If you are thinking about buying an electric vehicle, check in detail for your country which advantages there are and whether they are relevant for you. In Austria, for example, there are tax advantages, in Germany you do not have to apply the full 1% rule for a company vehicle.
What really sets electric cars apart is their environmental friendliness and innovative technology.
