The Belarusian government has moved to prolong a series of measures designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and the roll-out of charging infrastructure across the country. A presidential decree, cited by the state outlet Pul Pervogo, keeps the value-added tax on electric cars at zero and extends the investment tax deduction for such vehicles until 31 December 2028. At the same time, incentives for installing and maintaining charging stations will now apply indefinitely.
Belarus EV incentives drive charging network expansion
The decree also designates a second state operator to build and service slow charging points with capacities up to 44 kW. The state enterprise RUP Beltelecom will join existing providers in deploying and operating the lower-power chargers that are suited to urban locations, workplaces and smaller transport hubs.
Officials say the measures aim to sustain momentum in the electric transport sector by offering predictable fiscal treatment for buyers and investors. Extending the zero VAT rate and investment allowance is intended to lower upfront costs for consumers and encourage firms to commit to vehicle fleets and charging projects.
As an additional incentive, the decree stipulates that vehicle tax on electric cars will not be levied for the 2026 tax year, effectively reducing the cost of ownership for a further period. That concession, together with long-term support for charging infrastructure, signals a government priority to make electric transport more attractive for private owners and corporate fleets.
Not all privileges remain. The government has revoked free public parking for electric vehicle drivers, a benefit that had previously served as a local incentive in some municipalities. Observers note the removal may reflect a balancing of municipal revenues and parking policy rather than a retreat from broader electrification goals.
Industry participants will watch how the appointment of RUP Beltelecom affects network rollout. Slow chargers up to 44 kW are an important complement to faster DC chargers, providing convenient, lower-cost options for locations where long dwell times are common. A second state-backed operator may speed deployment in areas currently underserved by private investment.
Market analysts caution the overall fiscal cost of prolonged tax preferences will need monitoring, but most agree the measures lower barriers to entry for buyers and encourage investment in supporting infrastructure. The combination of extended tax relief and indefinite support for charging station installation should help stimulate demand, while the 2026 tax waiver offers a short-term boost to ownership economics.
The decree represents a measured approach to electrification: it maintains targeted fiscal incentives and institutional support while recalibrating local perks such as free parking. For consumers and businesses considering electric vehicles in Belarus, the package clarifies the policy environment for the coming years and underscores a continued national focus on developing electric transport and charging networks.
Key Takeaways:
- Belarus EV incentives extended: VAT at zero and investment deductions for electric vehicles remain in force until 31 December 2028.
- Charging station support made indefinite, with RUP Beltelecom appointed as a second operator for slow chargers up to 44 kW.
- Owners of electric cars will be exempt from vehicle tax in 2026, though free public parking for EVs has been removed.
