Why 2026 Is the Perfect Moment to Switch to an Electric Knegt Tractor

Introduction

The year 2026 marks a turning point. Subsidies and tax incentives are more favourable than ever, clients increasingly demand zero-emission machinery, and with the SSEB covenant you will only qualify for tenders from 2028 onwards if your equipment runs fully zero-emission. That is why switching to electric now pays off.

Which subsidies exist and what are they intended for?

The Dutch government aims to support entrepreneurs in becoming more sustainable. For 2025 and 2026 this means that you can benefit from a powerful combination of financial schemes:

• MIA (Environmental Investment Allowance): Stimulates sustainable investments. You may deduct 27% of the purchase value as an additional allowance from your taxable profit. Since 2025 this applies to the full investment amount, without subtracting the subsidy upfront.

• KIA (Small-Scale Investment Allowance): Designed for SMEs. In 2025 this provides an additional 28% deduction over the investment amount.

• EIA (Energy Investment Allowance): Are you investing in your own fast-charging station? Then you receive a 40% deduction for that specific installation.

• SSEB subsidy (Clean and Zero-Emission Construction Equipment): A direct purchase subsidy for zero-emission machinery. For compact tractors this covers a substantial part of the purchase price.

And take note of the SSEB covenant: this is not a subsidy, but a binding requirement for the future. From 2028 onward, only zero-emission machines will count in tenders issued by participating organisations. Companies that already work electrically will therefore have a much stronger position and will meet tomorrow’s requirements in advance.

What does this mean per model?

Knegt 304G2E – 45 hp

The smallest electric Knegt already is a smart investment, but with the current financial schemes the entry point becomes extremely attractive. Thanks to MIA and KIA you deduct a significant additional amount from your taxable profit. If you also invest in a charging station, the EIA provides even more benefit. Add the direct SSEB subsidy and you’ll see why this compact powerhouse pays itself back surprisingly quickly.

Knegt 404G2E – 55 hp

The all-round model chosen by many businesses. The financial advantages stack rapidly here. The combination of MIA, KIA and the direct SSEB purchase subsidy drastically reduces the net investment. Altogether this saves tens of thousands of euros in gross investment value.

Combine this with the substantially lower operating costs – electricity is only a fraction of the price of diesel – and you save not only at the moment of purchase, but also structurally in your daily operations.

Knegt 504G3E – 65 hp

For those who need serious power, this is the top model. Here too, the government makes switching particularly attractive. Because the percentages are calculated over the purchase value, the absolute tax benefit is largest for this model. This makes even the heaviest version financially compelling and ensures you are fully prepared for the strictest emission regulations in construction and infrastructure.

Why switching now pays off

Whichever Knegt tractor you choose, 2026 is the ideal moment to make the switch. Subsidies are widely available, tax benefits are at their maximum, and fuel savings are structural.

As a result, the investment in an electric Knegt comes surprisingly close to that of a diesel variant – with the added advantage that you will be fully prepared for future tenders and emission requirements.

Curious what this means specifically for your business? Every situation is different. Contact us and we will gladly calculate the investment and payback period tailored to your operations.