Will the BMW X5 hybrid's VRT drop in 2021?
Hi,
The BMW X5 plug-in hybrid emits 77g/km and is 14 per cent VRT rate. Will this go down to 9 per cent VRT in January 2021?
Thanks
John, Cork.
John Daly (Cork)Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi John,
If you have that 77g/km right, then yes, that's absolutely correct. See our How Much VRT is Paid in Ireland? feature for full details.
NOx rating for 1992 Mercedes 190E?
Hi,
What's the NOx of a 1992 Mercedes 190 E petrol 2.0-litre?
Brian Byrne (Naas)Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Brian,
I'm afraid we have no way to reliably get that figure and, if a car is presented for inspection without acceptable proof of the figure, the maximum will be assumed. That maximum is €600 for a petrol car. Bear in mind that, in 2022, that car would be considered a classic and would not be subjected to the NOx levy if imported and registered then.
Read our How Much VRT is Paid in Ireland? feature for more.
VRT on a new BMW X5 xDrive45e in 2021?
Hi,
Will VRT on a new BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport be 7% with the new budget figures?
Thanks
Jim
Jim Doyle (Dublin )Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Jim,
Yes it will. The WLTP-ratified CO2 emissions figure for that car is below 50g/km, so it sits in the lowest VRT band, at seven per cent of the OMSP.
Relevant links:
Looking at a BMW i8 import, now or in 2021?
I am looking at possibly purchasing a plug-in hybrid car imported from the UK (possibly registered Jan 2019). Its CO2 is 46g/km and NOx is 11mg/km. It is costing £63k Sterling and Revenue is estimating €99,000 for a BMW i8 Roadster less 33% deprecation.
If purchased before end of December there is 14% VRT (€11,600 approx.) and I believe there is a rebate of €2,250. How is this claimed back as a private individual?
If registered in January there is only 7% VRT; is this correct? So in theory less expensive in January 2021?
All presuming Brexit does not happen. If Brexit happens what is additional surcharge? Is it 10% on all UK imports over and above VRT?
Thanks for any info that would clarify above
Regards David
David Fleming (Dublin)Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi David,
You're right, the VRT bands change for cars registered after 1 January 2021 and a car with CO2 of 46g/km would attract VRT of just seven per cent then. However, if that's a NEDC figure, Revenue will 'uplift' it with its own formula to what it calls 'WLTP-equivalent', which in this case would be 77g/km. The VRT rate would therefore be nine per cent.
Who knows when it comes to Brexit? Anything could happen, couldn't it? A no-deal Brexit could mean 10 per cent surcharge (calculated on the cost of the car and shipping) plus VAT on top of that as well.
A few relevant links for you:
Should I register my imported pickup now?
Hi,
I’m looking to buy a Toyota Hilux Active Double Cab pickup, a 3.0-litre automatic from Northern Ireland for £15,000. Would it benefit me to register it in Ireland before Jan 2021? Also, I’m using it for my business. How much will motor tax cost annually? I do not know what the NOx emissions are or where to obtain them.
Regards Donal Slattery
Eamon Slattery (Co Galway)Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Eamon,
If you're buying and registering this as a commercial vehicle, with no private use, then it doesn't matter if you do it now or after 1 January 2021, as commercial vehicle tax and VRT have not changed. See below for more information:
Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained
Motor tax on BMW 730d on new 2021 system?
How much will it be to tax a 2017 BMW 730d diesel on the new system?
Thank you
Con O Callaghan (Cork)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
Expert answer
Hi Con,
Assuming that the car is registered here already, and that it has CO2 emissions of 132g/km, there will be no change for 2021. The car is already in Band B2, costing €280 per annum.
However, if this car were to be imported and registered after 1 January 2021, its CO2 emissions rating would be 'uplifted' to 163g/km, meaning annual motor tax of €420.
See below links for more:
Private motor tax on a VW Amarok?
What is the cost of private tax on a Volkswagen Amarok 160hp?
Gerry Clancy ( Kilrush Clare )Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
Expert answer
Hi Gerry,
Used privately, commercial vehicles are taxed according to their engine size. That's not too bad if you're talking about the older 2.0-litre version of the Amarok, which would cost €710 to tax privately. But if you're referring to the newer model with the 3.0 V6 TDI engine, then I'm afraid it's going to cost €1,494 a year instead. Full details can be found on Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained and Buying a commercial vehicle for private use.
Cost to tax an Isuzu Trooper import?
What will an Isuzu Trooper SWB 3.0d commerical cost to tax as an import in Dec 2020?
Gerard Deegan (Dunboyne)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
Expert answer
Hi Gerard,
None of the changes announced in Budget 2021 relating to motor tax take effect until 1 January 2021. Even so, there are no changes planned next year for taxation of commercial vehicles, so assuming you are registering the Trooper as a commercial vehicle, and not using it for any private use at all, its annual rate of tax is just €333.
Read our Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained feature for more.
VRT on a car with 109g/km in 2021?
What will the VRT be on a car with 109g/km of CO2 in 2021? At the moment it is 16 per cent of OMSP.
Thanks
Dermot from Cork
Dermot Hedigan (Cork)Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Dermot,
The rate from 2021 will be 13.5 per cent for a car with 109g/km.
Be careful though, as an imported car's CO2 figure will be 'uplifted' to a WLTP-equivalent value and that will in turn bring the VRT rate up.
Read our How Much VRT is Paid in Ireland? feature for more details and also Guide to Importing Cars from the UK.
Did LCV tax go up in Budget 2021?
Did motor tax on commercial vechicals go up in the budget?
Con O Flynn (Cork)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
Expert answer
Hi Con,
No, not that we've seen. It appears to be unchanged. Details here: