Car tax revenue collapsed – a decrease last year by 22 percent

Car tax The amount of money brought to the state cashier decreased last year, says Tax administration. The total return was EUR 298 million, which was over EUR 84 million or 22 % less than in 2023.

Last year, fewer cars have been sold than in previous years and more and more cars are full or hybrid. There is no need to pay car tax on new full electric cars and vans.

The number of taxes taxed decreased by nearly 16 % compared to the previous year. About 134,000 vehicles were taxed, almost two -thirds of which were new. 75 % of the total car tax was paid for new cars.

“The reduction in car tax revenue is explained by the fact that the number of vehicles taxed has decreased. In addition, the car fleet has become electrified and the emission levels of internal combustion engine trucks have fallen, ”said the procedure manager Tapio Rouhiainen Tax administration in the bulletin.

Propulsion In view of the highest average car tax in 2024, new diesel -powered passenger cars, which were charged EUR 5,702. The second highest it was used by diesel -powered passenger cars, which were charged on average EUR 3,679.

In addition to the changes in the sales, the decline in the car tax revenue is explained by the fact that the car tax returns of used vehicle car tax returns have been dismantled in the tax administration. Thus, in previous years, car taxes were not paid last year.

The car taxes levied on used vehicles totaled just under EUR 75 million. When used, more than 41 % of car taxed were charging hybrids. Electric cars accounted for just under 35 %.