The vehicle road tax 2026 will remain at the same levels as the previous year, as the Ministry of National Economy and Finance chose not to proceed with modifications. The decision was made after an extensive study of the Special Committee’s findings, while the political leadership wanted to avoid hasty moves that would affect vehicle owners.
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Deadlines and dates for vehicle road tax 2026
The posting of the vehicle road tax 2026 is scheduled for late October or the first week of November. Vehicle owners will have time until Tuesday, December 31, 2025, for timely settlement of their obligations. It should be noted that the delay in implementing any changes is mainly due to the time required to modify the electronic charging system, which would cause significant delays in posting.
Graduated penalties for late payment
The system of free extensions has been definitively abolished, and in its place a graduated penalty system applies for those who delay payment of the vehicle road tax 2026. Specifically, the penalties are structured as follows:
- Payment within January: 25% penalty on the original amount
- Payment within February: 50% penalty on the original amount
- Payment after two months: double the original tax amount
Practical cost examples with penalties
To help vehicle owners better understand the cost of delays, we present typical examples:
- An owner with annual taxes of €300 will pay €375 in January, €450 in February, and €600 from March onwards.
- For taxes of €100, the cost rises to €125 in January, €150 in February, and €200 for later payment.
- In the case of higher taxes of €1,050, owners will pay €1,312.50 in January, €1,575 in February, and €2,100 from March.
Vehicle immobilization procedure and consequences
Those wishing to place their vehicle under temporary immobilization status must complete the procedure by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. After this date, double vehicle road taxes will automatically be charged on Taxisnet. If illegal use of an immobilized vehicle is detected, a €10,000 fine is imposed. For repeat offenses, the fine triples to €30,000 and the driving license is revoked for three years.
Categories and calculation of vehicle road tax 2026
The vehicle road tax 2026 is calculated based on five different categories, taking into account the date of first circulation license, engine displacement, and CO2 emissions. Vehicles registered until October 31, 2010, are charged based on displacement, while newer vehicles are charged according to CO2 emissions. Vehicles with emissions below 90 or 122 g/km are completely exempt from taxes.
Regarding the rates that apply to each vehicle, we remind that they are structured as follows:
Registration January 1, 2021 to present
- 0-122 cubic cm: €0
- 123-139 CO2 emissions: €0.64 / gram
- 140-166 CO2 emissions: €0.70 / gram
- 167-208 CO2 emissions: €0.85 / gram
- 209-224 CO2 emissions: €1.87 / gram
- 225-240 CO2 emissions: €2.20 / gram
- 241-260 CO2 emissions: €2.50 / gram
- 261-280 CO2 emissions: €2.70 / gram
- 281 CO2 emissions and above: €2.85 / gram
Registration November 1, 2010 – December 31, 2020
- 0-90 CO2 emissions: €0
- 91-100 CO2 emissions: €0.90 / gram
- 101-120 CO2 emissions: €0.98 / gram
- 121-140 CO2 emissions: €1.20 / gram
- 141-160 CO2 emissions: €1.85 / gram
- 161-180 CO2 emissions: €2.45 / gram
- 181-200 CO2 emissions: €2.78 / gram
- 201-250 CO2 emissions: €3.05 / gram
- 251 CO2 emissions and above: €3.72 / gram
Registration January 1, 2006 – October 31, 2010
- 0-300 cubic cm: €22
- 301-785 cubic cm: €55
- 786-1,071 cubic cm: €120
- 1,072-1,357 cubic cm: €135
- 1,358-1,548 cubic cm: €255
- 1,549-1,738 cubic cm: €280
- 1,739-1,928 cubic cm: €320
- 1,929-2,357 cubic cm: €690
- 2,358-3,000 cubic cm: €920
- 3,001-4,000 cubic cm: €1,150
- 4,001 cubic cm and above: €1,380
Registration January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2005
- 0-300 cubic cm: €22
- 301-785 cubic cm: €55
- 786-1,071 cubic cm: €120
- 1,072-1,357 cubic cm: €135
- 1,358-1,548 cubic cm: €240
- 1,549-1,738 cubic cm: €265
- 1,739-1,928 cubic cm: €300
- 1,929-2,357 cubic cm: €630
- 2,358-3,000 cubic cm: €840
- 3,001-4,000 cubic cm: €1,050
- 4,001 cubic cm and above: €1,260
Registration until December 31, 2000
- 0-300 cubic cm: €22
- 301-785 cubic cm: €55
- 786-1,071 cubic cm: €120
- 1,072-1,357 cubic cm: €135
- 1,358-1,548 cubic cm: €225
- 1,549-1,738 cubic cm: €250
- 1,739-1,928 cubic cm: €280
- 1,929-2,357 cubic cm: €615
- 2,358-3,000 cubic cm: €820
- 3,001-4,000 cubic cm: €1,025
- 4,001 cubic cm and above: €1,230
