Drivers of these cars sent May vehicle tax warning after key rule change

The Government has announced a shake-up of the vehicle tax system

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EV owners now need to pay vehicle tax.

Drivers of certain cars have been warned they may get new DVLA vehicle tax forms dropping through their letterboxes during May.

New motoring tax rules have now come into effect for 2025/26, bringing big changes for some.

Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) will now have to pay the tax for the first time.

For most EV drivers – those with cars made after 2017 – it will mean an annual charge of £195.

When they will have to pay depends on when it is time for their tax renewal.

For some drivers, that will be during May.

When it is time to renew, tax reminders will be sent out by the DVLA, giving them a deadline to pay by.

The tax shake-up was confirmed by the Government last year and came into effect as of April.

EVs had previously been exempt from vehicle tax, which was seen as one of the perks for switching to electric.

Ministers say the changes – bringing EVs into line with petrol and diesel motors – make the tax system fairer.

The standard tax rate for petrol and diesel drivers has gone up from £190 to £195 this year.

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