In April 2025, there will be some changes to vehicle tax for electric vehicles (EVs) and low-emission vehicles. It’s likely this will not affect most people with a Motability Scheme vehicle, as your tax is arranged as part of your all-inclusive package. But we want to make sure you’re kept up to date with the latest changes.
What’s changing in 2025?
From 1 April 2025, the UK government is making changes to vehicle tax for drivers with electric and low-emission cars, vans and motorcycles. This means, drivers will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as those with petrol or diesel vehicles.
For cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025, you’ll need to pay the standard rate of vehicle tax. In 2024, the standard rate is £190, but this is subject to change in 2025.
You can find out more about the changes vehicle tax changes on the UK Government website.
What this means for drivers on the Scheme?
If you get a vehicle tax exemption*, you can use this on one vehicle at a time. So, you can choose to use this exemption when you lease a car with the Scheme. You’ll just need to add this to your application at your dealership. Then the Scheme will manage your tax for you as part of your package with the Scheme.
You’ll only need to arrange your vehicle tax yourself if you choose to pay tax privately or live on the Isle of Man.
*Some vehicles are ‘exempt’ from vehicle tax. This means that you do not need to pay for the vehicle tax. If you are a disabled person, you can claim disability exemption when you apply for vehicle tax.
Find out more about your vehicle tax with the Scheme
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