The Netherlands is the most expensive country in Europe to drive a car, according to the new CarCost Index of car leasing and fleet management company LeasePlan. The LeasePlan CarCost Index is a study of the costs of car ownership and its usage in 11 European countries -Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.On average, Dutch motorists spend between € 600 and € 800 on their cars each month, depending on their fuel choice. The cost of driving a diesel car can vary as much as € 350 a month across Europe.
The research shows that the average cost of driving a petrol car in the Netherlands is € 660 per month; and € 805 for a diesel car. In Germany, the monthly average is between € 418 (petrol) and € 454 (diesel). This is comparable to costs in the Czech Republic (€ 406 (petrol), € 455 (diesel)). Driving a car in the United Kingdom and Sweden is more expensive, respectively € 600 (petrol) / € 630 (diesel) and € 582 (petrol) / € 576 (diesel).
Within Europe, the fuel costs are highest in Italy, while inSwitzerland fuel price for diesel deviates the most. The Swiss government has been taxing this fuel type heavily for years because of its higher levels of NOx and particulate emissions. On the contrary in the Netherlands, the price of a liter of diesel is significantly lower than the price of a liter of petrol.
Looking at mainternance costs, the UK is the most attractive market, Sweden is the most expensive market. Spain heads the list of most expensive insurance cost in Europe, while in Germany the lowest car registration and taxation fees are measured. Click here to find some of the highlights of the CarCost Index.
Total cost elements of a car LeasePlan drew upon its knowledge and experience from its own multi-branded fleet for the Index survey. The Index provides an overview of the total cost elements of a car in the C-segment (20,000 km per year, on the basis of three years). This analysis is based on factors such as purchase price, depreciation, insurance, repair costs and maintenance, taxes and fuel costs. Fixed costs, such as maintenance and taxes, represent 70% of the total cost ─ indicating that motorists have minimal influence on the overall cost. Depreciation is the largest of these fixed costs, representing 36%.
Sven-Torsten Huster, Chief Operating Officer of LeasePlan: "Statements are often made that certain European countries are more expensive for motorists compared to others. Yet there was insufficient research to confirm these suspicions until now. In order to compare European markets you must thoroughly understand them and have insight into regulatory differences. There is much more to take in to consideration than just purchase price or taxes. Therefore we always recommend that motorists consider the bigger picture when they decide to buy or lease a car, whether secondhand or new.”
The Netherlands most expensive EU country to own and use a car. The Netherlands is the most expensive country in Europe to drive a car, according to the new CarCost Index of car leasing and fleet management company LeasePlan
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LeasePlan is an international company of Dutch origins, specialised in automobile leasing and fleet management - its products are composed of operational fleet management services. Founded in 1963, it has more than 14% of its approximately 6,600 employees working out of the Netherlands.
Dutch cars are more expensive in Europe with the exception of Denmark. After purchase, you pay a one-off registration fee and road tax. Road tax is based on the weight location and type of fuel used. Diesel is the highest tax (but commercial vehicles get a lower tariff), then petrol engines and lastly electric cars.
With 15.1 percent, the Netherlands ranks eighth among the 24 EU countries for which this information is available. In just over half of the EU countries, more than 50 percent of the car fleet is over ten years old.
Clinching top spot is New Zealand, a country known for its love of cars. With nearly nine cars on the road to every 10 people, this figure is notably high considering that children make up about 20% of the population.
First, Germany often has a larger selection of cars, which are also better maintained and more fully equipped. Thus, you may find a car in Germany that you cannot buy in the Netherlands. In addition, German cars are often a lot cheaper to buy than Dutch cars.
A myth has grown up about the Dutch being enthusiastic cyclists who live in green cities and rarely drive. In reality, the majority of journeys are made by motorized vehicles and people who live car-free are in a small and shrinking minority.
We asked Dutch consumers about "Car ownership by make / brand" and found that "Volkswagen" takes the top spot, while "Honda" is at the other end of the ranking. Find this and more survey data on car ownership by make / brand in our Consumer Insights tool.
Luxury goods are often the lowest priced in the UK, German and France, so we can totally see why! Plus, with 90% of luxury goods manufactured in Europe (usually France or Italy), the items aren't shipped to faraway destinations, hence the lower costs.
Germany. Germany is famous for producing iconic cars from brands like Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. It's particularly well-known for making vehicles that are reliable, packed with innovative features, and with popular designs to match.
Switzerland has the highest insurance costs in Europe: up to €117 per month, for both diesel and petrol. Sweden – generally an expensive country but also one which prioiritises safety – has the lowest insurance costs, at € 39 per month for a diesel vehicle.
It now costs $106,000 to be allowed to buy a car in the world's most expensive city for drivers. Singapore has a 10-year “certificate of entitlement” system, introduced in 1990, to control the number of vehicles in the city-state.
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