Major Car Tax Increase Coming in April 2025: Who Can Get Exemptions?

Car Tax Update

Car tax is doubling for many drivers from April 1 - but there are a number of people who can actually avoid paying it entirely.

New Road Tax Rates

There will be a new standard road tax rate, new taxes for EVs, tax rises for low-emission vehicles, and doubling first-year rates for higher polluting new cars. Models producing over 255 g/km of CO2 are set for the highest £2,745 increase, affecting some of the most popular vehicles on the road.

Exemptions for Certain Drivers

From April 1, 2025, road tax exemption for EVs will end. However, there are still some circumstances in which drivers are exempt:

- Drivers with Disabilities: Please visit the ‘Financial help if you’re disabled’ section of the gov.uk website for more information.

- Historic Cars: Most cars over 40 years old are eligible for exemption from car tax. However, this is not automatic; you must apply once your car meets the eligibility criteria. For more detailed information, visit theGov website here.