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Road Tax Changes from April 2026

12.03.2026 12:30 1 min 1 source РУС
CaravanTimes ENG
Road Tax Changes from April 2026
Original source: CaravanTimes

From April 2026, electric motorhomes and campervans in the UK will no longer be exempt from road tax. Most electric leisure vehicles will move to a standard annual rate of around £200. The tax amount depends on vehicle weight: TC11 (under 3500kg) and TC10 (over 3500kg). For new electric vehicles, the 'expensive car supplement' threshold increases from £40,000 to £50,000.

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Updated: 05.09.2026

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pricier than 88% of countries

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£1.87 · €2.18/l

150 of 166

pricier than 90% of countries

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$2.76 /l

£2.04 · €2.38/l

41 of 46

pricier than 87% of countries

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$1.39 /l

£1.02 · €1.19/l

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pricier than 96% of countries

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