Motorists driving vehicles with high CO2 emissions are set to be the most affected by new car tax increases next month. From April 1, the government is doubling the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for some new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the significant increase during last year's Autumn Budget. It aims to encourage people to switch from petrol-guzzlers to zero-emission cars. The VED increase will widen the tax gap between zero-emission cars and those powered by internal combustion engines.
This move aligns with the Government's environmental objectives of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transportation. Buyers of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles can anticipate higher upfront costs due to increased first-year VED rates, reports the Express.
However, electric car owners will only be charged a nominal VED rate, making these vehicles a more tax-efficient option in the long term. Key changes to VED rates include:
The 59 petrol and diesel models expected to be hardest hit by the tax rise are:
Alfa Romeo, Stelvio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo
Audi, R8 5.2 FSI V10
Audi, RS6 4.0 TFSI V8
Audi, RS7 4.0 TFSI V8
Audi, RSQ8 4.0 TFSI V8
Audi, S8 4.0 TFSI V8
Audi, SQ7 4.0 TFSI V8
Audi, SQ8 4.0 TFSI V8
Aston Martin, DB12 4.0 V8
Aston Martin, DBX 4.0 V8
Aston Martin, Vantage 4.0 V8
Bentley, Bentayga 4.0 V8
Bentley, Continental 4.0 V8
Bentley, Continental 6.0 W12
Bentley, Flying Spur 4.0 V8
BMW, Alpina XB7 4.4 V8
BMW, M8 4.4 V8
BMW, X5 M 4.4 V8
BMW, X6 M 4.4 V8
BMW, X7 M 4.4 V8
Chevrolet, Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8
Ferrari, Purosangue 6.5 V12
Ferrari, Roma 3.8T V8
Ford, Mustang 5.0 V8
Ford, Ranger 2.0 TD EcoBlue
Ford, Ranger 3.0 EcoBlue
Ford, Ranger 3.0 V6
INEOS, Grenadier 3.0P
Jaguar, F-Pace 5.0 P575 V8
Jeep, Wrangler 2.0 GME
Lamborghini, Huracan 5.2 V10
Lamborghini, Urus 4.0 V8 BiTurbo
Lamborghini, Revuelto 6.5 V12
Land Rover, Defender 90 5.0 P425 V8
Land Rover, Defender 110 5.0 P425 V8
Lotus, Emira 3.5 V6
Maserati, Levante 3.0 V6
Maserati, Levante 3.8 V8
Maserati, MC20 3.0 V6
McLaren, GT 4.0T V8
Mercedes-Benz, AMG GT 4.0 V8
Mercedes-Benz, G400D
Mercedes-Benz, G63
Mercedes-Benz, GLC63
Mercedes-Benz, GLE63
Mercedes-Benz, GLS63
Mercedes-Benz, SL55
Porsche, 718 Cayman 4.0 GT4
Porsche, 911 3.7T 992 Turbo
Porsche, Cayenne 4.0T V8
Porsche, Macan 2.9T V6
Range Rover, 4.4 P530 V8
Range Rover, 4.4 P615 V8
Range Rover, Sport 4.4P V8
Rolls-Royce, Cullinan 6.75 V12
Rolls-Royce, Ghost 6.75 V12
Toyota, Hilux 2.8D
Toyota, Land Cruiser 2.8D
Volkswagen, Amarok 3.0 TDI
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