If you want to avoid paying road tax for as long as possible, here’s the good news: you still have time to lock in one more year of free road tax – but only if you act before 31st March 2025.
From 1st April 2025, the free road tax scheme comes to an end for everyone — yes, even for electric vehicles like Teslas and Nissan Leafs. So if you’re currently enjoying £0 road tax, this is your last chance to keep driving tax-free until 2026.
Who does this affect?
In short, anyone who currently pays no road tax.
- Electric vehicles (EVs) — including Teslas, Nissan Leafs, VW ID.3s, and more.
- Petrol and diesel cars that qualified for £0 road tax based on emissions.
- Company cars and privately owned vehicles — there are no exceptions.
If your car has been tax-free until now, this change is for you.
What you need to do right now:
- Renew your road tax before 31st March 2025 — This will give you another 12 months of free road tax, even though the scheme officially ends in April. Think of it as your final bonus year.
- Thinking of selling your car? If you renew the tax before March ends, the free tax will transfer to the new owner — which makes your car much more appealing to buyers.
Let’s make this real — Meet John
Take John, for example.
John is an Uber driver in Manchester, happily driving around in his Hyundai KONA, paying £0 in road tax and charging at home.
But here’s the catch — from April 2025, his free ride is over, unless he renews before 31st March. John has already decided to secure that final free year, giving him time to plan for the future without being hit by unexpected costs.
So, if you’re like John and want to avoid paying road tax for as long as possible, now’s the time to act.
Why you don’t want to ignore this:
- If you don’t renew, you’ll start paying road tax sooner than you think.
- If you forget altogether, you could face fines for driving an untaxed vehicle.
- If you’re planning to sell, having road tax already sorted makes your car more attractive to buyers.
Final thoughts – Don’t leave this to chance
No one likes surprise bills — and this is one you can avoid, but only if you act before 31st March 2025.
It’s simple, quick, and could save you a decent sum. So if you’ve got a tax-free car now and want to keep it that way for another year, sort your road tax today.
Need help? AWOC Accountants are here for you
Not sure how to renew? Confused about what applies to you? Get in touch with AWOC Accountants — we’ll make sure you’re sorted and not paying a penny more than necessary.
Contact us today — because road tax shouldn’t be taxing.
