Transport is a major contributor of CO2 emissions and now the Government have introduced a new car tax regime to encourage lower CO2 emission vehicles.

If you are concerned about your wallet (& the environment), these are the new VTR rate (Vehicle Registration Tax).   You can now save you money and simultaneously reduce your carbon footprint !

New VRT Rates (A to G)
Band A: cars that produce 0-120g/km CO2
14 per cent VRT - €100 road tax;
Band B: cars that produce 121g - 140g/km CO2
16 per cent VRT - €150 road tax;
Band C: cars that produce 141g-155g/km CO2
20 per cent VRT - €290 road tax;
Band D: cars that produce 156g-170g/km CO2
24 per cent VRT - €430 road tax;
Band E: cars that produce 171g-190g/km CO2
28 per cent VRT - €600 road tax;
Band F: cars that produce 191g-225g/km CO2
32 per cent VRT - €1,000 road tax;
Band G: cars that produce 226g/km CO2 and over
36 per cent VRT - €2,000 road tax.

Some useful links

Low Carbon Motor Show - Click here >>
SEI Clean Car Guide - Click here >>
SIMI Web Site - Click here >>
CO2.ie Autos Blog - Click here >>

The more CO2 your car uses, the more you will pay in VRT & road tax. 

Large petrol cars and larger diesel engine cars are likely to increase in price and have larger annual road tax, whereas many fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines are likely to reduce in price and road tax.

• Volvo
• Renault
• BMW
• Honda
• Peugeot
• Opel
• Toyota
• Mitsubishi
  

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