Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 March 2018
355. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average motor tax cost applicable to an electric vehicle; the amount applicable to a hybrid vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14890/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is a single annual motor tax rate of €120 for a private electric vehicle. In respect of electric goods vehicles, an annual rate of €92 applies to vehicles with an unladen weight not exceeding 1,500 kilograms. Hybrid vehicles are taxed on the same basis as private vehicles i.e. taxed on the CO2 emissions level of the vehicle for vehicles registered since 2008, and taxed on the basis of engine capacity for pre-2008 vehicles. Rates range from €170 to €2,350 annually.
