New vehicle tax changes to hit UK drivers from next month

Drivers purchasing new cars in September are being alerted to a recent overhaul of the vehicle tax system.

September is one of the peak periods for car sales due to the release of new plates. However, those acquiring new vehicles could be surprised by recent alterations to vehicle tax.

Electric vehicle (EV) owners are now required to pay the tax, reports Birmingham Live.Previously, EV drivers were exempt from this charge, but this has now changed.

The Government has decreed that electric owners must now pay in the same manner as petrol and diesel drivers. With many car sales taking place in September, some drivers may be taken aback by the new charge.

Owners of cars manufactured after 2017 face a £195 charge, although those with brand new cars will initially pay lower rates.

Motorists should also note that tax rates have increased across the board, including for petrol and diesel owners, following hikes in April.

Ministers argue that the new rules will establish a fairer tax system, but it's also a growing reflection of the increasing number of EVs on our roads.

This total will continue to rise in the coming years ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.