Big changes are coming for car buyers in the UK! From April 2026, 59 high-emission petrol and diesel vehicles will face a hefty first-year Road Tax charge of £5,690. This affects popular brands like Ford, BMW, and Mercedes. The UK Government is taking this step to push more drivers towards eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs). Wow, that’s quite the incentive, isn’t it? 🚗🌿
Here’s a quick rundown: Vehicles producing more than 255g/km of CO2 will shoulder this significant cost. Models like the Range Rover, Porsche, and even some flashy sports cars like the Lamborghini Urus are on the list. For those already thinking green, the news is a bit sunnier: EVs still enjoy a low Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) of just £10 for the first year.
To help make EVs more accessible, the luxury car tax threshold for EVs is also being raised from £40,000 to £50,000, sparing more buyers from the extra £425 charge per year for five years.
But that’s not all! Starting April 2028, a new mileage tax will come into play for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. So, we might soon be paying per mile on battery power—3p for electric, 1.5p for hybrid.
For petrol-hungry speedsters and those with a penchant for posh motors, this shift could mean facing a significant car tax bill alongside rising energy costs. Will it change the UK car landscape? Time will tell.
Got a classic car? Breathe easy! If it’s over 40 years old, it’s exempt from these charges. 🚙💨
What do you think? Will this new tax system nudge you towards an electric vehicle? Let us know your thoughts below! 🔋⚡