Across Europe, the reform of industrial vehicle tolls is progressing, focusing on CO2 emissions. Starting on the first day of 2025, updated regulations will apply in both the Netherlands and Denmark. The Dutch government has revised the Eurovignette system to include a CO2 emissions parameter, which will supplement the existing factors of Euro emission class and vehicle axle count. This adjustment is expected to lead to an average tariff increase of 1.9%.
Industrial vehicles will be categorised into five CO2 emission classes, ranging from Class 1 (diesel trucks) to Class 5 (zero-emission vehicles). To encourage the shift to cleaner vehicles, progressive discounts will be applied to vehicles in Classes 2 to 5. For example, the annual fee for an Euro VI vehicle in the first CO2 emission class will rise from the current €1,250 to €1,274. It is worth noting that the Eurovignette system will remain in place in the Netherlands until mid-2026, when it will be replaced by a kilometre-based toll. This new toll system will also include industrial vehicles currently exempt, such as those weighing between 3.5 and 12 tonnes.
In Denmark, an electronic distance-based toll will be introduced, initially covering most public road networks and selected municipal roads. The toll rates will be determined by vehicle weight and CO2 emissions, with higher fees applied in low-emission zones (LEZs). This aims to promote the use of greener vehicles and mitigate the environmental impact of heavy traffic.
A transitional phase will run until 2027, during which the toll will only apply to vehicles over 12 tonnes. From 2028, the requirement will be extended to all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, encompassing the entire public road network.
