set to be introduced in weeks will see rates double for many new car owners with those with the keys to high-emissions models set to pay up to £2,745 more.
Major updates to VED fees mean many owners in the first-year of ownership.
This will affect almost all and owners and the sliding scale means those at the top-end of the pollution level will pay the most
Cars emitting over 255g/km of CO2 from April 1, 2025.
to an eye-watering £5,490 per annum for some in a major blow for motorists.
produce over 255g/km of CO2 and are likely in the firing line for new rates.
This includes high-performance models from top brands such as Audi, Ferrari Mercedes and Porsche.
However, models from popular family brands such as BMW, Ford and Volkswagen also make the cut.
has already predicted that the increase in first-year tax rates will generate an extra £415million in revenue over the 2025/26 financial year.
An extra £410 million will be made the year after with £370 million extra between 2027/28.
Total revenues fall as more motorists are expected to switch to electric vehicles with just £285 million generated in 2028/29 and £200 million in 2209/30.
said: "Vehicle Excise Duty first-year rates are paid for the first year of a car's lifecycle, at the point of registration, and vary based on emissions.
"From 1 April 2025, the Vehicle Excise Duty first-year rates will be changed to widen the difference between zero-emission, hybrid and internal combustion engine cars.
"From 1 April 2025, zero-emission cars will pay the lowest first-year rate. Rates for cars with CO2 emissions of 1 to 50 grams per kilometre and 51 to 75 grams per kilometre, including hybrid vehicles, will increase to bring them closer to higher emitting cars.
"Cars in the bands for CO2 emissions of 76 to 90 grams per kilometre and above will pay double the equivalent rates from 2024 to 2025."
Labour promised to increase first-year VED rates in the Autumn Budget as part if a widespread overhaul of car tax fees.
The updates will also see standard VED rates rise to £195 in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation.
Meanwhile, many electric and hybrid cars will pay VED for the first-time with zero-emission vehicles being brought into line with petrol and diesel fees.
Full list of cars producing over 255g/km of CO2
