New Car Tax 2025 Changes. From 1 april 2025, registered keepers of electric, zero or low emission cars, vans and motorcycles will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as registered keepers of petrol. The biggest changes to vehicle excise duty come in the tax paid on brand new vehicles in their first year, also known as the 'showroom tax'.
Seven alterations to car tax and vehicle excise duty (ved) are on the horizon. Under new plans revealed in this week’s budget, some drivers could see their car tax increase by nearly ยฃ5,500 a year.