With the new MRB rates in mind: how much does a plug-in hybrid cost?
Why choose a plug-in hybrid? Some call this the best of both worlds, others the worst. The fact is that you can get around with a discount on the MRB. On the website of the central government it says the following
Owners of a plug-in hybrid passenger car receive a 50% discount on motor vehicle tax. This only applies to passenger cars with minimal CO2emissions that do not exceed 50 grams per kilometer.
Nice, that 50 percent discount on the MRB. So that comes to an end. The outgoing cabinet has decided that electric cars will enjoy a discount on road tax for longer, while PHEV drivers will have to pay the full price to MRB next year. Initially, PHEVs would still enjoy 25 percent in 2025.
In concrete terms, this means that you will have to pay more for the MRB next year. From 50 percent to 0 percent discount is of course noticeable. Below is a list of some plug-in hybrid cars with the road tax rates this year and the rates from next year. This way you know what to expect as a PHEV driver, or as a possible PHEV driver who is considering such a car. Or you are just curious about the prices, that is also possible.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2018)
The hit of the previous decade. Because ultra low additional tax and a great no-nonsense car with a high seat. Those times of low additional tax are far behind us. However, there is still sufficient supply on the used car market. Let's take a look at a not-too-old example from 2018.
The motor vehicle tax for a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander amounts to an average of € 165.92 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €331.84 per quarter or €110.61 per month.
Lynk & Co 01 (2023)
For a while it was quite affordable to drive as a flexible monthly subscription. Of course you can also buy this PHEV second hand. In addition, you should take into account that Lynk & Co will also pass on the new MRB rates in the flexible monthly subscription. In short, the SUV will become even more expensive.
The motor vehicle tax for a Lynk & Co from 2023 amounts to an average of € 179.25 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €358.50 per quarter or €119.50 per month.
BMW 330e Touring (2021)
Connecting to a 3 Series is an excellent stepping stone to electric driving. Moreover, the 330e Touring is the only car within the brand that can be driven as an electric station. A BMW i4 like Touring does not exist and the brand new BMW i5 Touring sits above it.
The motor vehicle tax for a 2021 BMW 330e Touring, like the Mitsubishi Outlander, amounts to an average of € 165.92 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €331.84 per quarter or €110.61 per month. A car like the Mercedes e350e (2016) also falls into this rate. Just so you know. You actually want to know the comparison with a 320d. It costs 536.75 per quarter or 178.91 euros per month.
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine AWD R-Design (2020)
A classy station wagon, like a V60. You'll have to bleed for it later. The MRB takes a hard line if you have to do 100% of the work. Still something to take into account. Looking at the car like this you almost forget that you are looking at a curb weight of 2 tons. And that will start from 2025.
The motor vehicle tax for a Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine AWD R-Design from 2020 amounts to an average of € 192.42 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €384.84 per quarter or €128.28 per month.
Kia Niro 1.6 GDi PHEV (2021)
A car that does not carry a monster weight is the Kia Niro PHEV. Despite the fact that this is a crossover. The advantage is that the MRB is relatively not too bad. Of course you will also feel the increase with this plug-in hybrid. However, not as painful as other cars on this list.
The motor vehicle tax for a 2021 Kia Niro PHEV amounts to an average of € 125.58 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €251.16 per quarter or €83.72 per month.
Volkswagen Golf GTE (2015)
Another addition blast from yesteryear. A popular plug-in hybrid when it was brand new. The question is how happy you should be with this PHEV if you still have one.
The motor vehicle tax for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTE amounts to an average of €125.58 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €251.16 per quarter or €83.72 per month. If you choose the much less powerful 1.6 TDI (105 hp), you will pay € 366 per quarter or € 122 per month.
Mercedes-Benz A250e (2020)
This plug-in hybrid was even part of the Autoblog Garage for a while. An excellent all-rounder with over 60 kilometers of electric range if you plug in properly.
The motor vehicle tax for a 2020 Mercedes A250e amounts to an average of €139 per quarter. From 2025, road tax will increase to an average of €278 per quarter or €92.67 per month.
Disclaimer
Now don't panic if you have a heavy SUV, such as a Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid or a Range Rover P400e. These plug-in hybrid models were already excluded from the discount rate because they emit more than 50 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Nothing will change in terms of MRB for these cars. So have a good time.
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