Millions of drivers hit with car tax increase from next week - see new rates
Millions of drivers in the UK will face higher car tax rates from next week due to the annual increase in line with inflation. The first-year car tax rate for new cars will rise, with rates ranging from £10 for zero-emission vehicles to £5,690 for vehicles emitting over 255g/km of CO2.
The UK's Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is increasing from next week. The first-year car tax rate for new cars will rise, with rates ranging from £10 for zero-emission vehicles to £5,690 for vehicles emitting over 255g/km of CO2. The standard car tax rate will increase from £195 to £200. Different rates apply for cars registered between March 1, 2001 and March 31, 2017. For these cars, rates will remain the same for low-emission vehicles, but will increase for cars producing more CO2. The new rates will come into effect from April 2026.
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