
A boom in electric-powered company cars has spurred the expansion of charging infrastructure, as seen here in Brussels.
When Ronald van Steenweghen commutes from his home near Leuven to Brussels, his employer covers the costs, including his electric BMW SUV. Van Steenweghen is one of hundreds of thousands of Belgians benefiting from a tax incentive that has made company cars the largest segment of the country’s auto market, representing around two-thirds of yearly new-car sales.
Belgium’s tax policies on company cars are paving the way for the European Union’s shift towards cleaner transportation.