Luxury car tax UK explained: How the £40k rule works

Luxury Car Tax UK Explained

Buying a new car over £40,000? You’ll pay extra each year in luxury car tax.

The Expensive Car Supplement (ECS), also known as luxury car tax, was introduced as part of a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) shake-up in April 2025.

Key points to note:

The Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) is the proper name for the luxury car tax.

Author's summary: Luxury car tax applies to new cars over £40,000.

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