New changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) took effect on April 1, 2025, as outlined by the DVLA, bringing adjustments for various vehicles, including electric ones. While many drivers will face increased charges, certain vehicles remain exempt from the tax, particularly those with historic status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the DVLA, the updates involve new tax rates for electric and hybrid vehicles, while offering exemptions for older vehicles meeting specific criteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Live updates from sources like Lancs Live<\/a> detail how these changes will affect car owners across the UK, highlighting the introduction of VED for EVs and the elimination of certain discounts for hybrids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the first time, drivers of electric vehicles will be required to pay VED, with a minimal first-year charge of \u00a310 for new EVs registered on or after April 1, 2025. From the second year onwards, the standard rate of \u00a3195 will apply. This applies to all electric, zero-emission<\/a>, and low-emission vehicles registered from this date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, older electric vehicles, particularly those registered between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2025, will also pay the standard rate from their second tax payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), the annual \u00a310 discount will be removed. The tax rate for these vehicles will depend on their CO2 emissions and when they were first registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If registered before April 1, 2017, the rate will vary based on CO2 emissions, while vehicles registered after this date will be subject to the standard rate of \u00a3195.<\/p>\n\n\n\nElectric Vehicles Face New Tax Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Historic Vehicles Now Exempt From Ved, According to DVLA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n