Drivers are being warned of fresh car tax rates launching within days that could see motorists pay thousands of pounds when buying a new vehicle.From April 1, 2026, drivers will face huge costs if they are planning on buying a new petrol or diesel vehicle for the first year of ownership.First year car tax rates will be hiked in the new financial year for all cars, although the most polluting models will pay the most Vehicle Excise Duty in the first 12 months.Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the changes to first year tax rates in the 2024 Autumn Budget to “strengthen incentives to purchase zero emission cars, by widening the differentials between zero emission, hybrid and internal combustion engine cars”.
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While zero emission vehicles will continue to pay just £10 in first year taxes, the most polluting petrol and diesel vehicles could be charged thousands of pounds.Any vehicle that emits more than 151g of CO2 per kilometre will face a charge of £1,410 or £2,270 if it has a diesel engine, as the Government looks to crack down on heavily polluting cars.The cars with the highest emissions bands, namely those which produce over 255g/km will face a charge of £5,690 from April 1, a hike of £200 compared to last year.GB News has rounded up 59 of the most popular vehicles that will face the new first year taxes, which could see motorists fork out thousands of pounds.Vehicles facing a £5,690 first year car tax charge from April 1, 2026Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.9 V6 Bi-TurboAston Martin DB12 4.0 V8Aston Martin DBX 4.0 V8Aston Martin Vantage 4.0 V8Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10Audi RS6 4.0 TFSI V8Audi RS7 4.0 TFSI V8Audi RSQ8 4.0 TFSI V8Audi S8 4.0 TFSI V8Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI V8Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI V8Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8Bentley Continental 4.0 V8Bentley Continental 6.0 W12Bentley Flying Spur 4.0 V8BMW Alpina XB7 4.4 V8BMW M8 4.4 V8BMW X5 M 4.4 V8BMW X6 M 4.4 V8BMW X7 M 4.4 V8Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12Ferrari Roma 3.8T V8Ford Mustang 5.0 V8Ford Ranger 2.0 TD EcoBlueFord Ranger 3.0 EcoBlueFord Ranger 3.0 V6Ineos Grenadier 3.0PJaguar F-Pace 5.0 P575 V8Jeep Wrangler 2.0 GMELamborghini Huracan 5.2 V10Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 BiTurboLand Rover Defender 110 5.0 P425 V8Land Rover Defender 90 5.0 P425 V8Lotus Emira 3.5 V6Maserati Levante 3.0 V6Maserati Levante 3.8 V8Maserati MC20 3.0 V6McLaren GT 4.0T V8Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz G400DMercedes-Benz G63Mercedes-Benz GLC63Mercedes-Benz GLE63Mercedes-Benz GLS63hMercedes-Benz SL55Porsche 718 Cayman 4.0 GT4Porsche 911 3.7T 992 TurboPorsche Cayenne 4.0T V8Porsche Macan 2.9T V6Range Rover 4.4 P530 V8Range Rover 4.4 P615 V8Range Rover Sport 4.4P V8Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.75 V12Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.75 V12Toyota Hilux 2.8DToyota Land Cruiser 2.8DVolkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDILATEST DEVELOPMENTSPopular car feature on brink of extinction as millions of drivers ditch petrol and diesel vehiclesM6 traffic: Major motorway shut as emergency services ‘rescue driver and vehicle from water’Petrol stations forced to close as drivers launch ‘abuse’ over spiking fuel costsIn addition to the first year taxes, drivers will also face additional charges if their new petrol or diesel vehicles cost more than £40,000 through the Expensive Car Supplement.This charge applies for five years after the first 12 months of the car being registered, at a cost of £440. The Chancellor changed rules in last year’s Autumn Budget to hike the threshold to £50,000 for zero emission vehicles.An inflation-based rise in the standard rate applying to all vehicles will also be rolled out on April 1, jumping from £195 a year to £200.First year car tax rates from April 1, 20260g/km – Remains at £101-50g/km – Rising from £110 to £11551-75g/km – Rising from £130 to £13576-90g/km – Rising from £270 to £28091-100g/km – Rising from £350 to £365101-110g/km – Rising from £390 to £405111-130g/km – Rising from £440 to £455131-150g/km – Rising from £540 to £560151-170g/km – Rising from £1,360 to £1,410171-190g/km – Rising from £2,190 to £2,270191-225g/km – Rising from £3,300 to £3,420226-255g/km – Rising from £4,680 to £4,850Over 255gkm – Rising from £5,490 to £5,690
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