Zero-emission zone Alphen aan den Rijn: what applies to your van or truck
Alphen aan den Rijn has a zero-emission zone for city logistics from 1 January 2027. Vans and trucks driving there must be emission-free, unless a transition rule or exemption applies.
- Start date
- 1 January 2027
- Electric or hydrogen
- Always allowed
- Applies to
- Vans (N1) and trucks (N2, N3). Cars and buses are not covered.
- New diesel (registered from 2025)
- No access
Transition rules in Alphen aan den Rijn
| Diesel | First registration | In Alphen aan den Rijn |
|---|---|---|
| Van Euro 5 | No access: the transition ends before the zone starts | |
| Van Euro 6 | Until 1 January 2028, extension to 2029 proposed | |
| Rigid truck Euro VI | 2017–2019 | Until 1 January 2028 |
| Rigid truck Euro VI | 2020–2024 | Until 1 January 2030 |
| Tractor unit Euro VI | 2017–2024 | Until 1 January 2030 |
| Lower Euro class, or diesel registered from 2025 | No access |
These dates are national. A zone that starts later does not get longer transition periods.
What this means for replacing your diesel
Does your diesel lose access to Alphen aan den Rijn soon? Then calculate now what an electric van or truck costs you per km, including grants and truck toll. That way you replace at the moment that pays off most.
Calculate electric vs dieselCheck your number plate in the guide
Zone boundary and exemptions
The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn sets the boundary of the zone and grants exemptions, for example a day exemption or for special vehicles. Check the map and your number plate on Op weg naar ZES before you plan a route.