DVLA letters dropping onto doormats in June after major rule change

DVLA letters dropping onto doormats in June after major rule changeSome motorists may be caught by surprise when they learn they have to payMotoringRichard Guttridge Agenda Editor12:57, 02

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one before Some drivers will be getting vehicle tax notices from the DVLA for the first time over the coming weeks following major rule changes.

Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) now have to pay the tax under new rules introduced by the Government.

And some can expect their first tax reminders to arrive if it is the time of year for them to renew.

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It represents one of the biggest vehicle tax shake-ups in years and reflects the growing number of electric cars on our roads.

EVs were previously exempt but owners must now pay in the same way as petrol and diesel drivers. You can check your car's tax details at webuyanycar.com.

Owners of cars made after 2017 face a £195 charge.

It will take some getting used to for EV owners who have become accustomed to the free tax status.

Some may not be aware of the recent rule changes, and could be caught by surprise when told they have got to pay.

Those with brand new or older EVs will be subject to lower charges.

The Government said the new tax rules would make it fairer for all drivers.

It emerged recently that thousands of EV owners took advantage of a loophole which allowed them to put off paying road tax.

Those who renewed before April - regardless of whether their tax was about to expire - could do so for free before the new rules came into force.

Article continues below Chris Adams, Group Operations Director at Brindley Group, said: "From April 1, 2025, newly registered electric vehicles will pay £10 VED in the first year and then

increase to £195 thereafter.

"Electric cars registered between April 1st 2017 and 2025 will pay £195 per year."