VED Doubles for 59 Popular Cars in the UK: Full List of Affected Vehicles
VED Doubles for 59 Popular Cars: Full List

VED Doubles for 59 Popular Cars in the UK: Full List of Affected Vehicles

Car tax fees have more than doubled in just two years for almost 60 popular cars across the United Kingdom. This significant increase in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is set to impact a wide range of vehicles, from high-performance luxury models to more practical everyday cars.

Dramatic Rise in Car Tax Costs

Shahzad Sheikh, founder and presenter of the YouTube channel @BrownCarGuy, has highlighted that brand-new, highly polluting cars have experienced dramatic cost increases over a very short period. He explained: "Cars registered after 2017 that emit over 255g/km of CO2 will now attract a first-year VED rate of £5,690. That's a £200 inflation increase for 2026/27."

Sheikh emphasized that this comes on top of previous increases, effectively more than doubling the top rate compared to just a couple of years ago. "Around 60 cars now fall into this top band," he noted, adding that while it includes obvious high-performance vehicles, it also affects cars that were recently considered obtainable and practical.

Full List of Affected Vehicles

The following cars, which emit over 255g/km of CO2, are facing the doubled VED rates:

  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8
  • Aston Martin DBX 4.0 V8
  • Aston Martin Vantage 4.0 V8
  • Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10
  • Audi RS6 4.0 TFSI V8
  • Audi RS7 4.0 TFSI V8
  • Audi RSQ8 4.0 TFSI V8
  • Audi S8 4.0 TFSI V8
  • Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI V8
  • Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI V8
  • Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8
  • Bentley Continental 4.0 V8
  • Bentley Continental 6.0 W12
  • Bentley Flying Spur 4.0 V8
  • BMW Alpina XB7 4.4 V8
  • BMW M8 4.4 V8
  • BMW X5 M 4.4 V8
  • BMW X6 M 4.4 V8
  • BMW X7 M 4.4 V8
  • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8
  • Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12
  • Ferrari Roma 3.8T V8
  • Ford Mustang 5.0 V8
  • Ford Ranger 2.0 TD EcoBlue
  • Ford Ranger 3.0 EcoBlue
  • Ford Ranger 3.0 V6
  • INEOS Grenadier 3.0P
  • Jaguar F-Pace 5.0 P575 V8
  • Jeep Wrangler 2.0 GME
  • Lamborghini Huracan 5.2 V10
  • Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12
  • Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 BiTurbo
  • Land Rover Defender 110 5.0 P425 V8
  • Land Rover Defender 90 5.0 P425 V8
  • Lotus Emira 3.5 V6
  • Maserati Levante 3.0 V6
  • Maserati Levante 3.8 V8
  • Maserati MC20 3.0 V6
  • McLaren GT 4.0T V8
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4.0 V8
  • Mercedes-Benz G400D
  • Mercedes-Benz G63
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC63
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE63
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS63h
  • Mercedes-Benz SL55
  • Porsche 718 Cayman 4.0 GT4
  • Porsche 911 3.7T 992 Turbo
  • Porsche Cayenne 4.0T V8
  • Porsche Macan 2.9T V6
  • Range Rover 4.4 P530 V8
  • Range Rover 4.4 P615 V8
  • Range Rover Sport 4.4P V8
  • Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.75 V12
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.75 V12
  • Toyota Hilux 2.8D
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8D
  • Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDI

Impact on Car Owners and the Market

This substantial increase in VED is expected to have a notable impact on car owners, particularly those with high-emission vehicles. The new rates reflect a growing emphasis on environmental considerations in vehicle taxation, targeting cars that contribute significantly to pollution levels.

Owners of these affected models should be prepared for higher running costs, which may influence future purchasing decisions and the overall market for high-performance and luxury vehicles in the UK.