Source: Nieuwsfiets

The latest bicycle leasing figures from the Association of Dutch Car Leasing Companies (VNA), have revealed that in the Netherlands, the total number of leased bicycles – including a large proportion of e-bikes – surpassed 100,000 in April 2026, indicating that more employers are including leased bikes as part of their mobility policy, and as an employment benefit.

About the most recent 2026 figure of Dutch companies leasing 100,000 bicycles, bicycle leasing expert Leon Koch of Ayvens Netherlands notes a substantial increase from 2020, and especially from the years of 2024 to 2025.

“This is a milestone in sustainable mobility, for instance, the increase between 2024 and 2025 was no less than 37 percent. After a relatively slow start, the leased bicycle is now well established, particularly among business users.”

Koch also highlights the rise of companies willing to invest in higher quality bicycles, from analysing the leasing figures of Ayvens Netherlands.

In the first quarter of 2026, Ayvens’ average listing price rose to €3,839, from €3,648, with e-bikes accounting for 90% of leased bicycles.

Koch highlights that higher quality, more costly bikes are now more accessible in the Netherlands thanks to various schemes.

“Due to financial benefits – such as the so-called gross-net settlement for the employee or the possibility for the employer to make a cost-neutral contribution outside the WKR – a higher-quality and more expensive bicycle, such as an e-bike, has become increasingly accessible.”

Bicycle leasing schemes helping to increase usage

Koch explains employers are increasingly offering bicycle leasing options to help facilitate employee satisfaction.

“Because employees are increasingly opting for high-quality bicycles, such as electric bikes, they can also cover relatively long distances to work or in their free time. The growth of bicycle leasing shows that employers are paying increasing attention to the vitality of their employees and are also considering reducing CO2 emissions.”

Furthermore, Koch reports that the taxable income of 7% (which has been in effect since 2020) has helped to increase the popularity of bicycle leasing, as it makes costs more transparent and predictable.

“Employees benefit from tax advantages and convenience, while employers contribute to the vitality of their staff, sustainable mobility, lower transport costs, and attractive employer branding. This makes the leased bicycle an increasingly natural choice as a secondary benefit.”