Electric car owners in the UK have a limited-time opportunity to save a substantial amount on their car tax before new regulations take effect. Starting April 1, 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be exempt from road tax, with owners facing a standard £195 annual charge. However, EV drivers can extend their tax-free status for an additional year by taking action before the deadline.
How to save on EV Road Tax
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EV owners can renew their road tax online before 31st March 2025 to secure another year of tax-free driving
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With approximately 1.4 million EVs on UK roads, the collective savings could reach £273 million if all eligible drivers act by 31st March 2025.
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Use the government website (Vehicle tax for electric, zero or low emission vehicles – GOV.UK ) , entering your vehicle’s number plate and 11-digit reference number from the V5C logbook.
Important Details
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The new tax applies to EVs registered between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2025.
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EVs registered after April 1, 2025, will pay £10 for the first year, then £195 annually.
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Vehicles over £40,000 will incur an additional “expensive car supplement” of £425 annually for five years.
This tax change marks the end of a long-standing incentive for EV adoption, as the government aims to balance its finances while maintaining some advantages for electric vehicles over conventional fuel cars.
For more details, visit: Vehicle tax for electric, zero or low emission vehicles – GOV.UK
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