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This camper's road tax won't double next year (but is that a good thing?) - TopGear

03.01.2026 14:26 1 min 1 source
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This camper's road tax won't double next year (but is that a good thing?) - TopGear
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Dutch road tax rules for campers are changing, with the quarter-rate becoming a half-rate in 2026, but not all vehicles qualify. The new Volkswagen California, based on the Multivan, is not considered a camper by the tax authority due to failing a specific spatial requirement, making it ineligible for the reduced rate. Consequently, it is sold in the Netherlands only as a plug-in hybrid, which currently has a tax discount, though this benefit is also set to expire.

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