Mobility

Eco-friendly transportation? We’re working on that in Voorschoten, too! On this page, you can read about how to take advantage of these options. 

Electric Driving

The Municipality of Voorschoten encourages the use of electric vehicles. That’s because electric cars are clean, quiet, and fuel-efficient. A large number of public electric charging stations have been installed throughout the municipality specifically for electric cars. Even more will be added in the near future. Do you have questions about electric driving? Send an email toduurzaam@voorschoten.nl.

Charging Stations

If you live or work in Voorschoten and own a fully electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, but are unable to charge the vehicle on your own property, you can apply for a charging station. You can read more about this on the Charging Stations, Electric Cars page.

Tax Benefits for Electric Cars and Motorcycles

The national government wants to encourage the use of clean and fuel-efficient cars and motorcycles. These vehicles emit lessCO2and thus help improve the climate and the environment. Anyone who buys an electric car or motorcycle pays less tax.

For example, the following tax benefits apply to electric cars and motorcycles:

  • no sales tax;
  • No motor vehicle tax.

Visit:Tax Benefits for Clean and Fuel-Efficient Cars and Motorcycles | Car and Motorcycle Taxes | Rijksoverheid.nl for even more benefits and information.

Subsidy Program for Electric Passenger Cars for Private Individuals (SEPP)

Are you a private individual purchasing or leasing a fully electric passenger car? If so, you may be eligible for the Electric Passenger Car Subsidy for Private Individuals (SEPP). This program applies to both new and used electric passenger cars. You can find all the information about it here: . 

Car Sharing

More and more people are car-sharing. By car-sharing, you’re making an environmentally conscious choice and saving significantly on costs. It’s good for your wallet and the environment. In the Netherlands, there are many car-sharing options available. 

Share Your Own Car

You can rent out your own car to people in your neighborhood or rent a car from a neighbor. This is called peer-to-peer car sharing. You can do this throughSnappCar. They ensure that the car is covered by comprehensive insurance during each trip.

Your Own Car-Sharing Group

You can set up your own car-sharing group with a group of friends. TheAssociation for Shared Car Use( ) helps you set up your own car-sharing group so that several people can share the use of a single car. By becoming a member of the association, you support car-sharing and benefit from the insurance and parking arrangements.

Commercial car-sharing providers

In Voorschoten, you can use two commercial car-sharing providers: