E-Bike Bijtelling Calculator
Working in the Netherlands with a company bike budget through Lease a Bike or your employer’s WKR scheme? Enter your numbers to see what a leased e-bike really costs you per month after the 7% bijtelling, and how that compares with buying outright. Based on 2026 Dutch tax rates.
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Estimate for 2026 using box 1 rates and tax credits for people below state pension age (Belastingdienst). It ignores pension contributions, tax partners and other income, so your payslip may differ slightly. Your lease provider’s quote and your employer’s payroll team have the final numbers. This is not tax advice.
Dutch terms explained
- Fietsplan
- A company bike scheme. Your employer arranges a bike, often through a lease.
- Bijtelling
- An amount added to your taxable pay because you can use the bike privately. For a company bike it is 7% of the list price per year, however much you ride privately.
- WKR (werkkostenregeling)
- The rule that lets employers give a set budget of tax-free extras. If your employer pays the bijtelling from it, you are not taxed on it.
- Brutoloon / nettoloon
- Gross pay before tax and net pay after tax. Most lease plans take the lease price from your gross pay.
- Heffingskorting
- A tax credit that reduces your tax bill. It shrinks as income rises, which this calculator includes.
If your employer offers a company bike plan, the paperwork is almost always in Dutch. Words like fietsplan, bijtelling and WKR turn up on the form, and nobody tells you what they cost you each month. I built this e-bike bijtelling calculator to answer that in plain English.
Enter the bike’s list price, your gross annual salary and any monthly contribution from your employer. You get the net monthly cost of leasing after the 7% bijtelling, set against the cost of buying the same bike outright.
- Bijtelling on a company bike is 7% of the list price, including BTW, every year. It is added to your taxable pay.
- On a €2,800 e-bike that is €196 a year, which costs most employees roughly €5 to €8 a month in extra tax.
- The lease price comes out of your gross pay, so you pay tax on less. That is why leasing and buying often end up close, and why it is worth running your own numbers.
How to use the e-bike bijtelling calculator
- E-bike price. Use the consumer list price including BTW, not a discounted shop price. Your lease provider shows it in the quote.
- Gross annual salary. Include your holiday allowance (vakantiegeld).
- Monthly employer contribution. Enter what your employer pays towards the bike each month, or 0 if nothing.
- Lease price. Type the monthly price from your quote. Leave it blank and the calculator uses an estimate.
- More options. Set the 30% ruling, WKR cover, resale value and yearly servicing if you buy.
The results update as you type. Comparing providers? Enter each quote in turn and watch the monthly figure.
What is bijtelling on an e-bike?
Bijtelling is an amount the tax office adds to your taxable pay because you can use a company bike privately. For a bike it is a flat 7% of the consumer list price including BTW, per year. The rate is the same for an e-bike, a speed pedelec and a regular bike, and it does not change however much you ride in your spare time. If you may use the bike for commuting, the Belastingdienst treats it as available privately too.
The 7% is worked out on the bike’s list price only. Servicing, insurance and accessories do not count towards it. A personal contribution paid from your net pay reduces the bijtelling, though never below zero. And if your employer pays the bijtelling from its WKR free space (vrije ruimte), you are not taxed on it at all.
For the full background, read our guide to bijtelling on an e-bike, explained in English. Our company e-bike scheme explainer covers how employers set these plans up, and e-bike lease in the Netherlands for employees is the place to start if you are still deciding whether to join.
Bijtelling on a €2,800 e-bike: what it costs you
The bijtelling on a €2,800 bike is €196 a year, or €16.33 a month, added to your taxable pay. What you actually pay depends on your tax band.
| Taxable income (2026) | Rate | Tax on €196 a year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to €38,883 | 35.75% | €70.07 | €5.84 |
| €38,883 to €78,426 | 37.56% | €73.62 | €6.13 |
| Over €78,426 | 49.50% | €97.02 | €8.09 |
These are the headline box 1 rates for people below state pension age. Tax credits (heffingskortingen) shrink as your income rises, so your real rate on extra income can sit a few points above or below the table. The calculator includes the credits, so its figure is closer to what you will see on your payslip.
Lease or buy an e-bike: what decides the result
Your tax band. A lease takes the monthly price from your gross pay, so every euro you give up saves tax at your top rate. The higher your salary, the more that helps. The bijtelling pulls the other way, and the calculator nets the two against each other.
Resale value. If you buy, you keep a bike that is worth something. I default to 30% after the lease term, but change it to match your model. Our second-hand e-bike buying guide shows what used bikes tend to hold.
Servicing and insurance. A lease usually bundles both. If you buy, budget for them yourself. Our pages on e-bike service cost and e-bike insurance in the Netherlands give you realistic figures to type into the options box.
Your employer’s contribution. Any monthly contribution reduces what leaves your gross pay, which usually makes the lease the stronger choice.
The bike’s price. Not sure what is fair? Start with how much an e-bike costs in the Netherlands and our guide to buying an electric bike in the Netherlands. No employer scheme at all? An e-bike subscription is a third option worth a look.
Who this calculator is for
It is built for people working in the Netherlands on an employment contract, especially international workers who get a company bike budget through Lease a Bike or a similar provider. Two settings matter if you are an expat. The 30% ruling box taxes only 70% of your pay in the calculation, and the WKR box removes the bijtelling when your employer covers it. If you are still choosing a bike, our shortlist of the best e-bikes for expats in the Netherlands is a good next read.
A speed pedelec carries the same 7% bijtelling, so the calculator works for one too. Check the speed pedelec rules first, because they bring extra requirements. Self-employed (zzp)? The 7% is added to your profit instead of your salary, so this tool is not the right fit.
Costs the calculator does not include
The result covers the lease or purchase and the tax around it. Running costs sit outside it: charging, a proper lock, and the risk covered in how common e-bike theft is in the Netherlands. If you buy and keep the bike for years, plan for battery replacement cost too.
If your employer pays a travel or bike allowance instead of a lease, read our tax-free bike allowance guide. For public support, see e-bike subsidy in the Netherlands for 2026. When you are ready to choose a bike, browse our e-bikes or check the latest e-bike deals, and find more free calculators on our Tools page.
E-bike bijtelling FAQ
How much is the bijtelling on an e-bike in the Netherlands?
The bijtelling on a company e-bike is 7% of the consumer list price including BTW, per year. For a €2,800 e-bike that is €196 a year added to your taxable pay. You then pay tax on that amount at your own rate, which for most employees works out at roughly €5 to €8 a month.
Is leasing an e-bike through my employer cheaper than buying?
Often the two come out close. Leasing takes the monthly price from your gross pay, so you pay less tax, and the lease usually includes servicing and insurance. Buying costs more up front but you keep a bike with resale value. Your salary, the lease price and any employer contribution decide which wins, so use the calculator with your own numbers.
Do I pay the 7% bijtelling if I only use the bike to commute?
Yes. If you may use the company bike to get to work, the tax office treats it as available for private use too, and the 7% applies regardless of how much you ride in your spare time. The exception is when your employer covers the bijtelling from its WKR free space, so ask payroll how your plan is set up.
Last updated 2026. This calculator gives estimates based on the 2026 rates and tax credits published by the Belastingdienst. Your payslip may differ, and your employer or lease provider has the final numbers. I’m not a tax adviser, so treat this as a guide rather than tax advice.