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Will the £40k expensive vehicle supplement for EVs be applied retrospectively?
There seems to be some confusion as to whether an EV first registered between April 2017 and April 2025 will be subject to the premium road tax charge if the RRP exceededs £40K?
The Gov website suggests to me that premium rate will only apply to newly registered cars from April 2025 and not EVs registered between 2017 and 2025, which will only be subject to the normal road tax rate.
Please clarify as this will influence my purchase choice of an EV registered between 2017 and 2025.
The Gov website suggests to me that premium rate will only apply to newly registered cars from April 2025 and not EVs registered between 2017 and 2025, which will only be subject to the normal road tax rate.
Please clarify as this will influence my purchase choice of an EV registered between 2017 and 2025.
Asked on 15 August 2024 by Stephen McCorrie
Answered by
Craig Cheetham
You are correct - the Expensive Vehicle Supplement will only apply to new EVs costing over £40,000 and registered from April 1, 2025.
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