Road Tax changes are coming, how much will you need to pay?

 
On April 1st 2025 the way road tax is calculated is changing - if you're considering buying a new car you might want to put your foot down.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates will be increasing from 1st April 2025 for new cars and there are some substantial rises.

EV drivers were previously exempt from paying VED but from April 2025 these rules change. New EV's will pay £10 for the first year and then the standard annual rate - which is currently £195 - from the second year.

All cars emitting between 1-50g/km of CO2 (most plug-in hybrids) will see the first-year tax bill rise to £110. Currently, hybrids in this band pay £0 VED in the first year and petrol and diesel cars £10. Cars emitting between 51-75g/km will see the rate rise from £30 (£20 for hybrids) to £135.

The biggest price rises are targeted at any new vehicles emitting 76 g/km and above. These vehicles will see the rate double!

If the vehicle has a list price of £40,000, you also need to pay an 'expensive car supplement' tax of £410 annually (on top of road tax) for the first five years. This will also apply to EV's from April 2025.

First year tax payable on new cars

Here's a few examples...

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If you are considering buying a new car this year then you could stand to save by registering before April 1st 2025. Contact Saltmarine today to find out how much you could save.