59 new cars face £5,690 tax bill from April 2026 - full list from Audi to VW
This image was generated by AI and may not depict real events.
The UK government will increase first-year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charges for petrol and diesel cars starting in April 2025, with 59 models facing a £5,690 charge from April 1, 2026. The increase aims to incentivize drivers to switch to electric vehicles and create a bigger gap between higher-emission cars and EVs.
From April 1, 2026, 59 car models will face a £5,690 charge due to high CO2 emissions. The affected models include popular cars from Ford, BMW, and Mercedes, as well as luxury brands like Porsche and Lamborghini. The increase is part of the UK government's effort to promote electric vehicles. The first-year VED charges will rise significantly for cars emitting over 255 g/km of CO2. After the first year, vehicles will pay the standard rate of £200. The new rates will impact many commonly driven vehicles in the UK.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.