Belgium's Electric Vehicle Journey Is Propped Up By Fleet & Micromobility - CleanTechnica

Belgium's electric vehicle (EV) market presents a unique case in Europe, characterized by strong corporate fleet adoption but cautious private consumer uptake. In 2024, Belgium registered 127,750 new fully electric vehicles, a 36% increase from the previous year, with electric and hybrid vehicles together surpassing 50% of new car sales. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounted for 28.5% of the market. However, this growth is overwhelmingly driven by corporate fleets, which made up 86.7% of new BEV registrations, largely due to a federal tax policy allowing 100% tax deductibility for companies purchasing BEVs until 2026. This incentive is set to gradually decrease after 2026. In contrast, private consumers remain hesitant, with nearly half still preferring petrol or diesel vehicles, influenced by concerns over affordability and charging infrastructure. The discontinuation of a popular regional subsidy in Flanders further dampened private demand, creating a bottleneck in