List of Cars Now Exempt From 'Luxury Vehicle Tax' as Limit Changes

Car tax changes see popular EVs become exempt from £440 levy in snub to petrol and diesel owners

Nearly half a million electric vehicle owners across the UK are set to benefit from a tax change that came into force at the start of this month. The Vehicle Excise Duty Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero emission cars has risen from £40,000 to £50,000, meaning drivers of EVs priced within this bracket will no longer face the additional £440 annual charge.The measure, which was first announced during the Autumn Budget last year, took ef…

Cars no longer hit by 'luxury tax' include Audi and BMW

At least 475,836 drivers will benefit from the UK EV tax exemption 2026, saving £425 a year on the expensive car supplement, according to new research

List of cars exempt from 'luxury tax' from April 2026 includes Audi, BMW

More than 475,000 drivers are set to save £425 a year, according to new research

List of cars now exempt from 'luxury vehicle tax' as limit changes

Car tax rules have changed this month

Cars that no longer qualify for ‘luxury vehicle tax’ include Audi, BMW, Skoda as new threshold takes effect

At least 475,836 drivers will benefit from the UK EV tax exemption 2026, saving £425 a year on the expensive car supplement, according to new research 15:05, 20 Apr 2026Updated 15:09, 20 Apr 2026 A shake-up in car tax regulations coming into effect in April 2026 means that owners of certain higher-priced vehicles will no longer be stung with an additional £425 annual charge. Fresh research from motor group Dick Lovett has shed light on just how…