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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Albert Toth

Do I need to pay car tax? New rules and rates for 2025 as electric vehicles included for first time

Changing road tax rules will affect all drivers in 2025 as rules that came into force from 1 April bring increased or new charges for most, among a host of other potential bill increases.

Motorists face increases across the board, as most electric vehicle owners now need to pay the normal band of vehicle excise duty (or car tax) for the first time.

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