UK Car Tax Changes: Doubled Rates for High-Emission Vehicles & EV Tax Exemption Ending

UK drivers face significant car tax changes. High-emission vehicles (over 255 g/km CO2) will see first-year tax rates double, potentially increasing by £2,745. This impacts popular brands like Ford and Toyota. The EV tax exemption ends April 1, 2025. Exemptions remain for drivers with disabilities and vehicles over 40 years old (registered before January 7, 1984, for immediate exemption; post-date but before end of 1984 for exemption from April 1, 2025, application required).