If you're planning on getting a new car this year pay attention, as certain brands and models could see you slapped with a hefty increase on your tax bill.
It's no secret that being a motorist in the UK is expensive. Buy a car and you'll find yourself forking out for insurance, petrol and regular MOTs, none of which are cheap. According to numerous estimates, the average cost of running a car the UK is anywhere between £2,500 and £3,357, depending on location and how often you drive.
Is it any wonder so many people prefer to rely on public transport?
Unfortunately for motorists, things aren't going to get any cheaper, with an upcoming change in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) meaning that some drivers could be shelling out even more after April.
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What are the upcoming changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)?
Also known as road tax or car tax, VED is an annual tax applied to all cars driven in the United Kingdom by the DVLA. These fees will change from April 2025 after an overhaul in rates was announced last year.
So, what does this mean for UK motorists?
If you hadn't already guessed it, there's a chance you'll be paying more money for your motor.
First off are changes to first-year VED rates, which will see drivers of new petrol and diesel models pay a hefty premium on their new car before switching to the standard rate.
The change in fees will be implemented on a sliding scale which is based off of the amount of CO2 a car produces.
It's particularly bad news for drivers who own cars which produce more than 255 g/km of CO2, as they will see their fees rise by a whopping £2,745, which models from everyday brands such as BMW, Ford and Toyota impacted.
Explaining the reason behind the change, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she hoped the changes would incentivise drivers to opt for more environmentally friendly options.
"To help drive the transition to electric vehicles the government is strengthening incentives to purchase EVs by widening the differentials in Vehicle Excise Duty First Year Rates between EVs and hybrids or internal combustion engine cars," she said of the plans (via Lancashire Live).
"The government is also maintaining EV incentives in the Company Car Tax regime and extending 100% First Year Allowances for zero emission cars and EV charge points for a further year."
Which cars will be impacted by the change?
The full list of cars which will be included in the £2,745 bracket are:
- Audi RS6 4.0 TFSI V8
- Audi S8 4.0 TFSI V8
- McLaren GT 4.0T V8
- Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10
- Lamborghini Huracan 5.2 V10
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8
- Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDI
- Aston Martin DBX 4.0 V8
- Ferrari Roma 3.8T V8
- Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI V8
- Range Rover Sport 4.4P V8
- Jaguar F-Pace 5.0 P575 V8
- Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8
- Porsche 911 3.7T 992 Turbo
- Jeep Wrangler 2.0 GME
- Ford Ranger 2.0 TD EcoBlue
- Audi RSQ8 4.0 TFSI V8
- Lotus Emira 3.5 V6
- Bentley Continental 4.0 V8
- Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI V8
- Aston Martin Vantage 4.0 V8
- Toyota Hilux 2.8D
- Porsche Macan 2.9T V6
- Mercedes-Benz SL55
- Range Rover 4.4 P530 V8
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4.0 V8
- Porsche 718 Cayman 4.0 GT4
- Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 BiTurbo
- Audi RS7 4.0 TFSI V8
- Ford Mustang 5.0 V8
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8D
- Bentley Continental 6.0 W12
- Mercedes-Benz GLC63
- Ford Ranger 3.0 V6
- INEOS Grenadier 3.0P
- Range Rover 4.4 P615 V8
- Land Rover Defender 90 5.0 P425 V8
- Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.75 V12
- Ford Ranger 3.0 EcoBlue
- Mercedes-Benz G63
- Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.75 V12
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo
- Mercedes-Benz GLE63
- Maserati Levante 3.0 V6
- Porsche Cayenne 4.0T V8
- BMW M8 4.4 V8
- Maserati MC20 3.0 V6
- Land Rover Defender 110 5.0 P425 V8
- Mercedes-Benz G400D
- Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12
- Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8
- BMW X7 M 4.4 V8
- BMW X6 M 4.4 V8
- BMW Alpina XB7 4.4 V8
- Bentley Flying Spur 4.0 V8
- Maserati Levante 3.8 V8
- BMW X5 M 4.4 V8
- Mercedes-Benz GLS63h
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