British motorists face a sweeping transformation of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from April 1, 2025, with tax rates doubling for many vehicles and electric car owners losing their tax-free status. These changes will hit high-emission vehicles hardest while introducing new fees for previously exempt electric vehicles. Double Trouble: First-Year Rate Increases According to research by car trader Dick Lovett, first-year road tax will double for all new cars emitting 76g/km or more of CO2. The impact will be particularly severe for luxury vehicles with emissions above 256g/km, where first-year costs will jump from £2,745 to £5,490—a staggering £2,745 increase. Ultra-low … Continue reading UK Road Tax Hike 2025: EVs Face £2,050 Charge; High-Emission Cars’ Fees Double to £5,490