Car tax prices set to double for motorists with these vehicles this April
Car tax prices are set to double for drivers with some vehicles this spring. Millions of motorists will face a major hike in their bills in April following changes to the vehicle tax system.
The changes will affect drivers whose cars are less than a year old. Motorists whose cars release more emissions will also face higher charges.
Anyone considering buying a new car are being warned that they will be hit with extra tax costs for the first year. This is usually the case for people with new cars, but it then drops to the standard rate of £195 a year.
However, this will now be increased further from April, reports Birmingham Live. Buyers may want to consider the emissions rate of any new car they are planning to buy. Vehicles over 76g/km of CO2 will see the first-year rate double.
It's part of efforts to persuade more drivers to switch to cleaner cars. As well as new cars, owners of electric vehicles will also have to pay tax for the first time from April.
Richard Evans, spokesperson for motoring website webuyanycar said "For vehicles running on diesel or petrol emitting over 76g/km of CO2, the first-year tax will double compared to the current rate.
"Although even electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t exempt. From April 1, 2025, EVs will no longer be exempt from road tax, and their £0 first-year rate will rise to £10 for people buying an EV after April 2025."
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