{"id":8510,"date":"2025-12-19T13:28:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.qargo.com\/?p=8510"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:37:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:37:23","slug":"truck-road-kilometre-charge-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qargo.com\/post\/truck-road-kilometre-charge-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Netherlands introduces a truck road kilometre charge from the 1st of July 2026 &#8211; Qargo is already ready!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the 1st of July 2026, the Dutch road transport sector will see major changes. The new truck kilometre charging scheme will officially launch and the Eurovignette will be phased out. From that moment on, carriers will pay per kilometre driven, with costs determined by a vehicle\u2019s weight and emissions class. The goal: a fairer cost structure and a cleaner, greener transport industry.<br><br>For many businesses, this will require a new approach to planning, costing, and quoting. But Qargo TMS customers can rest easy: the kilometre-based charging rules are already fully integrated into the platform, ensuring every trip planned today is ready for when the rules apply from the 1st of July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What exactly is changing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kilometre charge will apply to all vehicles with a technical maximum mass over 3.5 tonnes. It will be levied on all motorways, a number of N-roads, and several municipal roads around major cities. As a result, the cost structure of many routes will change, especially for heavier and higher-emitting vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tariffs are determined by two factors: vehicle weight and emissions class. For example, based on the 2025 rate level, a Euro 6 truck over 32 tonnes will pay around \u20ac0.195 per kilometre, while a fully zero-emission vehicle in the same weight class will pay just \u20ac0.038 per kilometre. The 2026 tariffs will be indexed, but the principle remains the same: the cleaner the vehicle, the lower the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the rules and calculations can get complex, accuracy matters. That\u2019s exactly what Qargo is ready for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qargo already calculates with the 2026 charges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qargo has fully implemented the new legislation into our transport management platform. This means cost calculations, planning, and quotes automatically take the 2026 rules into account- even when you are scheduling trips today that will take place after the 1st of July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The software uses the official tariffs and, through integrated PTV routing, provides precise visibility into the applicable costs per route.<br><br>The platform automatically considers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>which roads fall within the charging scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the weight and emissions class of the vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the split between charged and non-charged kilometres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no need for transport planners to adjust or calculate anything manually. For all trips taking place after the 1st of July 2026, Qargo gives planners immediate insight into the most cost-efficient route &#8211; including all toll and road-charging costs.<br><br><strong>Immediate, accurate costs for all trips after the 1st of July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For every route, Qargo considers the roads where the charge applies, the vehicle\u2019s weight and emissions class, and the mix of kilometres inside and outside the charging network. Planners get instant insight into the most cost\u2011efficient route, including all tolls and kilometre\u2011charge costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More precise vehicle profiles for accurate toll calculation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the Vrachtwagenheffing is charged per kilometre and varies by weight band and emissions class, using the right vehicle weight is essential for reliable route costing. Qargo has closed two gaps in its PTV-based toll calculation: a dedicated profile for rigid trucks in the 12\u201318t bracket, which was previously unsupported, and a full-load 40t profile for articulated combinations, where the previous heaviest option sent PTV a representative 32,500 kg instead of the true 40,000 kg gross weight. With these profiles in place, planners can get more accurate Vrachtwagenheffing estimates for mid-weight rigids and fully loaded 40-tonne combinations, without manual toll corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More transparency for your customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One consequence of the new charge is that transport prices may rise, particularly for diesel trucks and heavier combinations. Thanks to Qargo, you can offer full transparency to customers. Quotes and costings automatically include the kilometre charge, helping you avoid surprises later and provide a clear, defensible price breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready for the 1st&nbsp;of July 2026 &#8211; with zero extra work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The introduction of the kilometre charge marks a significant change in how trips are planned and priced. But with full integration in the intelligent Qargo platform, the transition is seamless. Everything you need to plan and calculate correctly is already built in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From the 1st of July 2026, the Dutch road transport sector will see major changes. The new truck kilometre charging scheme will officially launch and the Eurovignette will be phased out. From that moment on, carriers will pay per kilometre driven, with costs determined by a vehicle\u2019s weight and emissions class. 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