In 2025, carriers will face numerous changes in European road tolls for trucks. These changes are largely driven by the amended EU directive on the Eurovignette, which regulates road toll systems in European Union countries. Most EU countries have already implemented the necessary changes by the March 2024 deadline. However, some countries, such as Poland, have not yet managed to adapt their toll collection systems to EU law.
Austria
In Austria, the issue of a planned toll increase was not resolved before the beginning of the year. During the autumn, an increase of 12.6% was discussed.
Belgium
The Board of Directors of SOFICO, the Walloon Company for the Complementary Financing of Infrastructure, has approved the indexation of toll rates for heavy goods vehicles in Wallonia. This indexation is calculated based on the August 2024 Consumer Price Index, reflecting price fluctuations of goods and services in Belgium. The average adjustment, effective from January 2025, will be +2.86%.
The software of the OBUs (On-Board Units) implemented by the six accredited toll service providers in Belgium (Axxès, Satellic, Telepass, Toll4Europe, TotalEnergies Marketing Services, and WAG Payment Solutions) will be automatically updated with the new rates from 1 January 2025. Below is a detailed overview of the toll rates by weight category:
Toll rates in Euro applicable in Wallonia from 1 January 2025 (VAT excluded):
| Euro Class | Trucks with GVW above 3.5 t up to 12 t | Trucks with GVW above 12 t up to 32 t | Trucks with GVW over 32 t |
| Euro 0-3 | 0.111 | 0.216 | 0.247 |
| Euro 4 | 0.082 | 0.187 | 0.218 |
| Euro 5 | 0.068 | 0.173 | 0.204 |
| Euro 6 | 0.055 | 0.160 | 0.191 |
In Flanders and Brussels, the rate increases will take effect, as every year, on 1 July 2025. Additionally, Flanders is considering introducing separate day and night rates.
Czech Republic
From 1 January 2025, tolls for trucks over 3.5 tonnes will increase by approximately 5%, reflecting CO2-related charges. Additionally, the Czech Electronic Toll System Portal will be accessible via a new website: myto.gov.cz.
Denmark
On 1 January 2025, Denmark will withdraw from the Eurovignette, meaning drivers traveling to or from Sweden, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg will need to purchase a vignette. Denmark will also replace time-based vignettes with distance-based tolls.
New Toll Rates in Denmark:
Rates for weight classes with GVW from 12,000 to 17,999 kg
| CO2 emission class | Rates outside the environmental zone per km | Rates in the eco-zone per km* |
| 1 | 0.86 Danish kroner (instead of 1.12) | 0.43 Danish kroner (instead of 1.68) |
| 2 | 0.79 Danish kroner (instead of 1.00) | 0.40 Danish kroner (instead of 1.50) |
| 3 | 0.69 Danish kroner (instead of 0.88) | 0.35 Danish kroner (instead of 1.32) |
| 4 | 0.46 Danish kroner (instead of 0.59) | 0.23 Danish kroner (instead of 0.88) |
| 5 | 0.13 Danish kroner (instead of 0.20) | 0.07 Danish kroner (instead of 0.30) |
Rates for weight classes with GVW from 18,000 to 32,000 kg
| CO2 emission class | Rates outside the environmental zone per km | Rates in the eco-zone per km* |
| 1 | 1.00 Danish kroner (instead of 1.26) | 0.50 Danish kroner (instead of 1.89) |
| 2 | 0.92 Danish kroner (instead of 1.13) | 0.46 Danish kroner (instead of 1.70) |
| 3 | 0.82 Danish kroner (instead of 1.00) | 0.41 Danish kroner (instead of 1.50) |
| 4 | 0.53 Danish kroner (instead of 0.66) | 0.27 Danish kroner (instead of 0.99) |
| 5 | 0.13 Danish kroner (instead of 0.20) | 0.07 Danish kroner (instead of 0.30) |
Rates for weight classes with GVW above 32,000 kg
| CO2 emission class | Rates outside the environmental zone per km | Rates in the eco-zone per km* |
| 1 | 1.10 Danish kroner (instead of 1.35) | 0.55 Danish kroner (instead of 2.03) |
| 2 | 1.01 Danish kroner (instead of 1.22) | 0.51 Danish kroner (instead of 1.83) |
| 3 | 0.91 Danish kroner (instead of 1.09) | 0.46 Danish kroner (instead of 1.63) |
| 4 | 0.58 Danish kroner (instead of 0.71) | 0.29 Danish kroner (instead of 1.06) |
| 5 | 0.13 Danish kroner (instead of 0.20) | 0.07 Danish kroner (instead of 0.30) |
*The rates in low-emission zones are an additional charge, meaning that it is paid in addition to the rate outside the environmental zones (e.g. the charge for a CO2 emission class 1 vehicle with a permissible technical weight of 18,000 to 32,000 kg is 1.00 + 0.5 Danish kroner, or 1.5 kroner in total).
The Netherlands
The Eurovignette will remain in place in the Netherlands in 2025. However, the tariff structure for fees will change, although this will be delayed from the initially planned 1 January to 25 March 2025. New, higher Eurovignette rates have been in effect since 1 January 2025.
Dutch road toll rates will increase by 1.9%, with fees determined by the vehicle’s emission class (Euro classes), the number of axles, and CO2 emissions. Once the revised fee structure is implemented, vehicles will be categorized into five CO2 emission classes, ranging from class 1 (diesel trucks) to class 5 (zero-emission vehicles). Vehicles in CO2 emission classes 2 to 5 will qualify for fee reductions.
For instance, for a Euro 6 motor vehicle in CO2 emission class 1, the annual rate will increase from €1,250 to €1,274. Within CO2 emission class 1, additional distinctions will be made based on the vehicle’s Euro emission class. A kilometre-based toll system is planned for mid-2026, replacing the vignette system entirely.
Luxembourg and Sweden
Both Luxembourg and Sweden introduced higher Eurovignette rates on 1 January 2025. However, the implementation of new tariff systems in these countries is scheduled for the end of March 2025.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, road tolls will increase by 5% from 1 January 2025.
Changes in other countries
Increases in truck toll rates are also expected in France during the first quarter of 2025, though the new tariffs have not yet been announced.
Carriers should also anticipate changes in Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, and Italy, as these countries received a reasoned opinion from the European Commission in December 2024 for non-compliance with the Eurovignette directive. This directive requires that toll amounts be linked to CO2 emissions.
In Poland, work on the necessary regulations is already underway.