Zero-emission zone Apeldoorn: what applies to your van or truck
Apeldoorn has a zero-emission zone for city logistics from 1 January 2030. Vans and trucks driving there must be emission-free, unless a transition rule or exemption applies.
- Start date
- 1 January 2030
- 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
The municipality is discussing postponing the start date.
Transition rules in Apeldoorn
| Diesel | First registration | In Apeldoorn |
|---|---|---|
| Van Euro 5 | No access: the transition ends before the zone starts | |
| Van Euro 6 | No access: the transition ends before the zone starts | |
| Rigid truck Euro VI | 2017–2019 | No access: the transition ends before the zone starts |
| Rigid truck Euro VI | 2020–2024 | No access: the transition ends before the zone starts |
| Tractor unit Euro VI | 2017–2024 | No access: the transition ends before the zone starts |
| 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 Apeldoorn 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 Apeldoorn 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.