Older drivers among those set to these new car tax rules in weeks

Older drivers over the age of 70 are among those who have to get rid of heavy car tax changes from April during major updates to the vehicle tax obligation (by).

Standard for fees increases in line with retail price index (RPI) inflation every spring with rates that rise to £ 195 a year from April 1 for motorists of all ages.

Petrol and diesel vehicles will feel the largest socket with older vehicles produced before 2001 also affected.

However, 2025 marks a significant change with updates at first-year at prices and fees for electric vehicles.

Road users will notice the change when they update their car tax policies from April with cash tape older drivers as well in the firing line.

Older motorists are responsible for paying the fees in the same way as any other driver in the UK without exceptions based on age.

Older road users with a diagnosed disability may not have to pay, but healthy retirees still have to settle their bills.

HM Revenue and Customs Said: “From April 1, 2025, registered holders of electric, zero or low emission cars, vans and motorcycles must pay vehicle tax in the same way as registered holders of gasoline and diesel vehicles.

“This change applies to both new and existing vehicles.

“This new measure removes tape A under the existing by system, which is currently £ 0. Vehicles in this band are required to move to the first band where a rate is to be paid. “

The largest increase will affect first-time owners of the most polluting petrol and diesel vehicles with those emitting over 255 g/km of CO2 set to pay thousands more.

Bills rise from £ 2,745 to £ 5,490 a year with prices that double the emission area on a sliding scale.

Electric cars pay £ 10 in on their first year on the roads, but move to the standard price after this.

Meanwhile, officials have confirmed that the annual discount of £ 10 for hybrid models will also be removed.

Older vehicles registered between 1985 and 2001 pay vehicle tax on another set of rules, but will also see costs rise.

Cars with a motor that produces 1549cc pays £ 360 a year to use roads, £ 15 more than the last fiscal year.

Models under 1549cc pays £ 10 more with fees from £ 210 to £ 220.