--- title: What is the Company car benefit and 1% rule? description: Explore the tax benefits of company cars and the 1% rule in Germany, with special advantages for electric car users and those with short commutes, making it a win-win for both employers and staff. --- [Skip to content](https://service.consultinghouse.eu/en/knowledge/what-is-company-car-benefit-1-rule#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://service.consultinghouse.eu/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) [Sign in](https://service.consultinghouse.eu/_hcms/mem/login?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.consultinghouse.eu%2Fen%2Fknowledge%2Fwhat-is-company-car-benefit-1-rule) ![Consultinghouse-Market-Entry-Germany (1)-1.png\]](https://service.consultinghouse.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Consultinghouse-Market-Entry-Germany%20(1)-1.png?height=40&name=Consultinghouse-Market-Entry-Germany%20(1)-1.png) - [Home page](https://mein.consultinghouse.eu/de/arbeit-und-freizeit-perfekt-im-einklang) - [About Us](https://mein.consultinghouse.eu/de/arbeit-und-freizeit-perfekt-im-einklang) - [Consultinghouse](https://blog.consultinghouse.eu/advisory) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home page](https://mein.consultinghouse.eu/de/arbeit-und-freizeit-perfekt-im-einklang) - [About Us](https://mein.consultinghouse.eu/de/arbeit-und-freizeit-perfekt-im-einklang) - [Consultinghouse](https://blog.consultinghouse.eu/advisory) - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://service.consultinghouse.eu/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Sign in](https://service.consultinghouse.eu/_hcms/mem/login?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.consultinghouse.eu%2Fen%2Fknowledge%2Fwhat-is-company-car-benefit-1-rule) - Contact us Contact us Hello. 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The private use of a company car is calculated monthly at 1% of the gross list price in Germany at the time of first registration. This calculation basis applies to new, used, leased, and re-imported vehicles. ### Example of 1% rule calculation - An employee is provided with a company car which he/she may use both privately and for journeys between his/her home (e.g. 22 km) and his/her first place of work. - Details of the company car: > **→ Price of the car: EUR 30,000** > **→ National list price (gross): EUR 32,675** | ***Calculation Value*** | ***Result*** | | --- | --- | | Gross list price of company car | 32.675 € | | 1% of gross list price | 326,75 € | | Home travel (0.03% of €32,675 x 22 kilometres) | 215,65 € | | Total monetary benefit | 541,65 € | In addition to the 1% rule, in Germany, 0.03% of the gross **list price of the company car per kilometer per month is payable for journeys between home and work.** This includes all private journeys, such as holiday trips or trips home for lunch. ### Special rules for electric cars The costs for private use must also be calculated and taxed for electric vehicles used for business purposes.The basis of assessment is the gross list price at the time of first registration plus optional extras. For private use of electric vehicles, only half of the gross list price (=0.5% hybrid regulation) or a quarter for pure electric vehicles (=0.25% regulation) has to be taken into account. Which regulation is applicable depends, among other things, on the time of purchase. #### *Purchase of electric vehicles from 01/01/2020 and before 01/01/2031* | Gross list price > 60.000 EUR | Gross list price < 60.000 EUR | | --- | --- | | Private use is calculated at 1% of half the gross list price at the time of first registration plus optional extras (0.5% rule). | Private use is calculated at 1% of a quarter of the gross list price at the time of first registration plus optional extras (0.25% rule). | ### **Are there other exceptions?** If you drive your company car to work less than 15 days a month, you only need to think about 0.002% for each kilometer you drive. You must be able to provide the tax office with proof of your actual working days per month. 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