Certain cars will be subject to higher tax rates from April when the Government’s changes to the UK’s vehicle tax system comes into force.
Drivers are now being told to be aware of the new laws so they are prepared for the price hikes this spring.
The higher tax rates may also have an impact of the types of cars drivers purchase in the future as affect vehicle tax is set to double for some brand new models.
Cars with higher emissions are amongst those being targeted. This may sway drivers to go with electric models instead.
New petrol and diesel models emitting over 76g/km of CO2 will see their first-year rates double, according to Birmingham Live.
For example, owners of brand new cars with 76-90/km will have to shell out £270 – and figures climb much higher for more polluting cars
Vehicle tax is always higher for new cars in their first year on the roads, before dropping to the standard rate of £195 a year.
People considering buying new cars will need to take these added costs into account.
Another major change will see owners of electric vehicles made to pay tax for the first time.
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 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.”