At least 475,836 drivers will benefit from the UK EV tax exemption 2026, saving £425 a year on the expensive car supplement, according to new research

The DVLA has issued a fresh warning to UK motorists

The top rate of car tax has risen to £5,690 starting this month affecting dozens of models including household names such as Ford and BMW

Department for Transport has now published the confirmed car tax rates - with £790 'tax trap' for cars over 20 years old

Car scrap company reports massive Vehicle Excise Duty bills mean people are ditching everyday motors

The DVLA used its social media platforms to emphasise the warning

A campaign to get Chancellor Rachel Reeves to change the Vehicle Excise Duty is approaching a key threshold - how to sign up

Car tax rates rise from April 1, 2026, with most drivers paying more

Approximately 20,000 people reported the issue in one year alone

Many drivers could be at risk of a hefty fine if they fail to do one quick check on their vehicles, according to motoring experts.

A study found many weren't aware

Ministers have been urged to slash VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5% if fuel duty is frozen

DVLA said it takes just a few minutes

Chancellor said she is considering increasing mileage rate after trade union campaign

The DVLA has issued a reminder to drivers