New Car Tax Bands A to M: Full List of Charges from Next Week
A comprehensive list of new car tax bands and charges set to be implemented from next week has been unveiled, with drivers facing fees of up to £700 for certain vehicles. The changes affect cars registered between 2001 and 2017, with specific rates for those registered after April 2017.
First-Year Tax Based on CO2 Emissions
Cars registered after April 2017 will incur a first-year tax that is directly tied to their CO2 emissions. Following this initial period, a standard car tax applies from the second year onwards, currently set at £195. For those paying tax on their car for the first time, the first-year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are detailed below.
Higher Charges for Non-Compliant Diesel Cars
According to Auto Trader, drivers of diesel cars that do not meet the Real Driving Emissions 2 (RDE2) standards will face higher first-year VED payments. This means their tax bracket will be elevated by one band rate compared to RDE2-compliant diesel vehicles. Notably, all diesel cars failing to meet RDE2 standards with CO2 emissions exceeding 226g/km will be subject to a VED of £5,490.
Car Tax Bands for Vehicles Registered Between 2001 and 2017
The following rates apply to cars registered between 2001 and 2017:
- Band A: 0-100 g/km of CO2 – £20
- Band B: 101-110 g/km of CO2 – £20
- Band C: 111-120 g/km of CO2 – £35
- Band D: 121-130 g/km of CO2 – £165
- Band E: 131-140 g/km of CO2 – £195
- Band F: 141-150 g/km of CO2 – £215
- Band G: 151-165 g/km of CO2 – £265
- Band H: 166-175 g/km of CO2 – £315
- Band I: 176-185 g/km of CO2 – £345
- Band J: 186-200 g/km of CO2 – £395
- Band K: 201-225 g/km of CO2 – £430
- Band L: 226-255 g/km of CO2 – £735
- Band M: Above 255 g/km of CO2 – £760
Car Tax Bands for Vehicles Registered After April 2017
For cars made after April 2017, the tax bands differ significantly:
- Band A: 0 g/km of CO2 – £10
- Band B: 1-50 g/km of CO2 – £100
- Band C: 51-75 g/km of CO2 – £130
- Band D: 76-90 g/km of CO2 – £270
- Band E: 91-100 g/km of CO2 – £350
- Band F: 101-110 g/km of CO2 – £390
- Band G: 111-130 g/km of CO2 – £440
- Band H: 131-150 g/km of CO2 – £540
- Band I: 151-170 g/km of CO2 – £1,360
- Band J: 171-190 g/km of CO2 – £2,190
- Band K: 191-225 g/km of CO2 – £3,300
- Band L: 226-255 g/km of CO2 – £4,680
- Band M: Above 255 g/km of CO2 – £5,490
These updated tax bands aim to reflect environmental considerations, with higher charges for vehicles producing greater CO2 emissions, particularly impacting diesel cars that do not adhere to modern emission standards.
