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Drivers to ‘bear brunt’ of tax changes as new rules come into force tomorrow

Motorists will face prices increases from April 1.LifestyleLynn Love Lifestyle Writer and James Rodger10:16, 31 Mar 2025Updated 13:15, 31 Mar 2025This article contains affiliate links, which means we will receive commission on any sale of products or services we write. Learn moreMotorists are expected to feel the impact of the major car tax changes which are set to be introduced in Britain tomorrow.From April 1, new car tax rates will come into effect meaning drivers will face significant price increases. There will be a new standard road tax rate, new taxes for electric vehicles (EVs), tax rises for low-emission vehicles and doubling first-year rates for higher polluting new cars.Currently EV owners do not pay road tax, however, following the new changes they will need to start paying a higher band of vehicle excise duty (VED).This will be £10 in the first year for cars registered after this date. It remains significantly below the standard annual rates for other vehicles, at £190 for…