Vehicle Tax Calculator
Calculate the motor vehicle tax for your car. With engine displacement, CO2 emissions and first registration. Quick, accurate calculation with all 2026.
Vehicle tax per year
€105.00
Detailed calculation
Vehicle tax / month
€8.75
Calculation for passenger cars according to KraftStG. From first registration 2021, a CO2 scale applies (EUR 2.00-4.00/g from 96 g/km). Displacement: petrol EUR 2.00/100cc, diesel EUR 9.50/100cc. Electric: tax-free until 2030. Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is vehicle tax calculated?
Vehicle tax for passenger cars registered after July 2009 is based on engine displacement and CO2 emissions. Electric vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax for the first ten years after registration.
Are electric cars exempt from vehicle tax?
Yes, purely electric vehicles registered before December 31, 2030 are exempt from vehicle tax for ten years (extended by the Wachstumschancengesetz 2024) from the date of first registration.
Are the 2026 German tax values current?
Yes — all tax rates, allowances and contribution ceilings reflect 2026: basic allowance €12,348, top tax rate 42 % from €69,879, Soli exemption €20,350. Source: German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and gesetze-im-internet.de.
Guide
Quick Answer
The motor vehicle tax calculator computes the annual vehicle tax for cars based on engine displacement and CO2 emissions. A tiered CO2 tariff has applied since 2021.
What is the Vehicle Tax Calculator?
The motor vehicle tax calculator computes the annual vehicle tax for cars based on engine displacement and CO2 emissions. A tiered CO2 tariff has applied since 2021.
How does the Vehicle Tax Calculator work?
For vehicles first registered from 2021 the tax consists of a displacement component (petrol: 2 euros/100 cc, diesel: 9.50 euros/100 cc) and a CO2 component. The CO2 portion rises in six tiers from 2 to 4 euros per g/km above 95 g/km.
Key Data and Facts
Displacement rates: petrol 2 euros/100 cc, diesel 9.50 euros/100 cc. CO2 exemption: 95 g/km. Electric vehicles: tax-free until 31 Dec 2030.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate the vehicle tax step by step (first registration from 2021): 1. Calculate the engine-displacement component: petrol: displacement (per started 100 cc) x 2 EUR. Diesel: displacement (per started 100 cc) x 9.50 EUR. 2. Calculate the CO2 component: CO2 emissions in g/km minus a 95 g/km allowance. The grams above this are taxed in stages: up to 115 g/km: 2.00 EUR/g. 116-135 g/km: 2.20 EUR/g. 136-155 g/km: 2.50 EUR/g. 156-175 g/km: 2.90 EUR/g. 176-195 g/km: 3.40 EUR/g. over 195 g/km: 4.00 EUR/g. 3. Total tax = engine-displacement component + CO2 component. 4. Electric vehicles are completely tax-exempt until 31.12.2030. Example: VW Golf 1.5 TSI, petrol, 1,498 cc, CO2 emissions 131 g/km. Displacement: 15 started 100 cc x 2 EUR = 30 EUR. CO2 above the allowance: 131 - 95 = 36 g. Of this, 20 g x 2.00 EUR = 40 EUR and 16 g x 2.20 EUR = 35.20 EUR. CO2 component: 75.20 EUR. Vehicle tax: 30 + 75.20 = 105.20 EUR per year. For comparison: a diesel SUV with 1,968 cc and 160 g/km pays about 317 EUR/year.
Calculation Example
VW Golf 1.5 TSI Benziner, 1.498 ccm, 131 g/km CO2. Hubraum: 15 x 2 EUR = 30 EUR. CO2: 20 g x 2,00 + 16 g x 2,20 = 75,20 EUR. vehicle tax (Kfz-tax): 105,20 EUR/year.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) — gesetze-im-internet.de
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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