DVLA warns drivers to 'make sure' ahead of new car tax bands

Some exempt vehicles will still qualify as exempt after the April 2025 deadline, despite a shake-up coming under the new Labour Party government.

The DVLA has warned drivers to "make sure" ahead of new car tax bands coming into force. Some exempt vehicles will still qualify as exempt after the April 2025 deadline, despite a shake-up coming under the new Labour Party government.

The DVLA is warning drivers to make sure these vehicles are in the correct tax class. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has urged motorists to ensure they are aware of the rules as we head into the new year.

It stated: "Members should ensure that any electric NHS, police, and fire service vehicles that they are the registered keeper for, are in the correct exempt tax class. This is to make sure no tax will need to be paid for these vehicles after April 2025. They may have previously been taxed as electric vehicles."

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According to the V355/1 DVLA document which outlined tax classes, there are a number of exempt vehicles seen on the roads. This includes "Limited use" vehicles, vehicles used by a disabled person, disabled passenger vehicle, historic vehicles, National Health Service vehicles and crown vehicles.

Some disabilities exempt you from having to pay road tax. People claiming the following benefits are eligible for this exemption: Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement and Armed Forces Independence Payment.

From 2025, electric cars will be liable for road tax; new cars and those registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025 will attract the standard £165 annual rate that petrol and diesel cars get now, while EVs first registered from 1 March 2001 and 30 March 2017 will pay £20. Electric cars will also attract the luxury supplement from 2025 if they cost £40,000 or more.