Vehicle Excise Duty Changes - 1 April 2025
Beat the increase in Vehicle Excise Duty.
Anyone looking to buy a new car this year will face significant increases in the rate of vehicle tax for the first license from the 1 April 2025.The tables show the current rate of tax along with the new rates which will take effect soon.
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Current rates of Vehicle Excise Duty:
First Licence Rates for cars registered up to 31/03/2025.
| CO2 | Petrol / Diesel Car* | Alternative Fuel Car |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £0 | £0 |
| 1 to 50 | £10 | £0 |
| 51 to 75 | £30 | £20 |
| 76 to 90 | £135 | £125 |
| 91 to 100 | £175 | £165 |
| 101 to 110 | £195 | £185 |
| 111 to 130 | £220 | £210 |
| 131 to 150 | £270 | £260 |
| 151 to 170 | £680 | £670 |
| 171 to 190 | £1,095 | £1,085 |
| 191 to 225 | £1,650 | £1,640 |
| 226 to 255 | £2,340 | £2,330 |
| Over 255 | £2,745 | £2,735 |
*Diesel cars tested to RDE2 standards
New Rates of Vehicle Excise Duty:
First licence rates for cars registered on or after 01/04/2025.
| CO2 | All Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 0 | £10 |
| 1 to 50 | £110 |
| 51 to 75 | £130 |
| 76 to 90 | £270 |
| 91 to 100 | £350 |
| 101 to 110 | £390 |
| 111 to 130 | £440 |
| 131 to 150 | £540 |
| 151 to 170 | £1,360 |
| 171 to 190 | £2,190 |
| 191 to 225 | £3,300 |
| 226 to 255 | £4,680 |
| Over 255 | £5,490 |
Price Increase effective 01/04/2025. The table below shows you how much more you would have to pay from 1 April 2025 for the equivalent car.
| CO2 | Petrol / Diesel Car* | Alternative Fuel Car |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £10 | £0 |
| 1 to 50 | £100 | £110 |
| 51 to 75 | £100 | £110 |
| 76 to 90 | £135 | £145 |
| 91 to 100 | £175 | £185 |
| 101 to 110 | £195 | £205 |
| 111 to 130 | £220 | £230 |
| 131 to 150 | £270 | £280 |
| 151 to 170 | £680 | £690 |
| 171 to 190 | £1,095 | £1,105 |
| 191 to 225 | £1,650 | £1,660 |
| 226 to 255 | £2,340 | £2,350 |
| Over 255 | £2,745 | £2,755 |
T&C's
*First two services (taken at set mileage intervals), covering one A and one B Service. Product differs between models and in NI. Exclusions & T&Cs apply. Orders between 12.12.24 - 31.03.25.