A spokesman said: "This measure will up-rate the Vehicle Excise Duty standard rates for cars, vans, motorcycles and motorcycle trade licences (excluding the first-year rates for cars) by the Retail Price Index, and will reflect the inclusion of zero-emission vehicles in Vehicle Excise Duty from 1 April 2025.
"Increasing Vehicle Excise Duty rates by Retail Price Index in 2025 to 2026 will ensure that Vehicle Excise Duty receipts are maintained in real terms.".
Drivers of electric and low-emission cars, vans and motorcycles will need to pay vehicle taxes just like drivers of petrol and diesel vehicles.
Everything you need to know as a driver New car tax rules are coming into place in the coming months , which could see your car costs hiked.
Zero-emission cars will pay the lowest first-year rate of just £10, while the rate for cars emitting 1-50g/km of CO2, including hybrid vehicles, will increase to £110 per year.
