Car Road Tax Changes NISSAN Qashqai II (J11) (11.2013 - ...)

The recent road tax changes in the UK will affect your yearly costs depending on the type and registration date of your vehicle, including if you are considering a new Nissan Qashqai.

Key Changes Affecting Your Costs in 2025:
- Standard Road Tax Rate: For most petrol and diesel cars, including hybrids, the standard Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in 2025 is £195 per year. This applies to vehicles registered after 2017.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): EVs are no longer exempt from road tax starting April 1, 2025. EVs registered between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2025, will now pay £195 annually. New zero-emission vehicles registered from April 1, 2025, will pay a reduced first-year rate of £10, then £195 annually from the second year onward. Expensive EVs (list price over £40,000) will incur an additional £410 luxury car tax for five years starting from year two.
- First-Year VED Increases: First-year VED rates have increased for all emission bands. For example, vehicles emitting 1–50g/km CO2 (including hybrids) now pay £110 in the first year, 51–75g/km pay £130, and those emitting 76g/km and above have their first-year rates doubled.
- Inflation Adjustment: Standard rates (excluding first-year rates) are adjusted annually in line with inflation, so expect gradual increases.

Specifics for a New Nissan Qashqai:
- The Nissan Qashqai typically falls into the petrol or hybrid category with CO2 emissions that might place it in the £195 annual tax band post first year, depending on the exact model and registration date.
- If you buy a new Qashqai before April 1, 2025, you may avoid some of the higher first-year rates or luxury car supplements that apply to vehicles registered after this date.

Tips to Reduce Your Road Tax Costs:
- Buy Before April 1, 2025: Purchasing and registering your new vehicle before this date can help you avoid higher tax bands and luxury supplements introduced after April 2025.
- Consider Low-Emission Models: Vehicles emitting less CO2 (especially under 50g/km) have lower first-year VED rates (£110) and standard rates may be lower, so choosing a low-emission or hybrid Qashqai variant could reduce tax.
- Renew Early if You Own an EV: If you already have an EV registered before April 2025, renewing your tax before March 31, 2025, can grant you an extra year of free road tax, saving up to £195 for 2025.
- Check Vehicle Price: If your Qashqai costs under £40,000, you avoid the expensive car supplement (£410-£425 per year). If it’s above that, expect to pay this extra charge for five years starting from the second year of ownership.

Use Online Payment and Direct Debit: Paying online is easiest and can help you manage payments efficiently. Direct debit may have small additional charges but spreads the cost.

If you are considering a new Nissan Qashqai, expect to pay around £195 per year in road tax after the first year, possibly more if the vehicle is expensive or emits higher CO2. Buying before April 1, 2025, and choosing low-emission or hybrid models can help reduce costs. For EV owners, renewing tax early before the April 2025 deadline can save a year of tax.

This means your yearly road tax costs may increase compared to previous years, but with careful timing and model choice, you can minimize the impact.