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What will road tax on a £40,000+ electric car be in 2025?

What will road tax on a £40,000+ EV be in 2025?

If I buy an electric car that's more than £40k, will I be liable for showroom tax from 2025?

If I buy an EV with list price £39500 and as an option have metallic paint at £555 will this make the car liable for the £40,000 'showroom tax' rate when EVs have to pay VED in a couple of years time?

My car tax has expired, can I still renew it?

Can I renew car tax that has expired by two months? The reminder didn’t reach me and I am unable to do it onine now.

How do I avoid the ULEZ charge when selling a car?

I'm selling my car due to the ULEZ charge. When the buyer drives away a charge will be raised; how do I avoid liability?

Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price?

I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem to know as much about this car as he should. Firstly,...

Why is the road tax on my 2005 car so high?

I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.

Why is my first year road tax so much?

Why are Skoda quoting £540 for the first year of road tax for a Karoq?

I have four children. Can you suggest a large, good value family car?

I have four children, three of which are teenagers. We currently have a BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer - which has been excellent. However, we are now at the stage of needing a bigger car/van. Having looked...

I'm trying to be eco-conscious by keeping my old car going - so why is the tax so much?

My Volvo 940 CD Celebration special has done 124,000 miles and is no value. I think it's eco-conscious in being kept going for so long. I do barely 1000 miles a year but the road tax is £270. What can...