Abolition of car tax for 14 million vehicles: the requirements, the models and who doesn’t pay

A cut in expenses for 14.5 million vehicles in Italy: the decree passed by the Council of Ministers cancels the car tax for 2027, with a public allocation of almost 2.3 billion euros. The measure concerns the majority of cars in circulation and also applies to motorcycles and scooters.

Canceled payments are those relating to the period between January 1st and December 31st 2027with effect also valid in the Regions with special statute.

Who is eligible for the exemption and what are the requirements

To access the total discount on the tax it is necessary to respect precise technical and heading parameters:

• Including leasing and rental: the measure is reserved for natural personsma also covers long-term leasing and rental contracts in which the obligation to pay the tax falls by law to the user. However, company cars and vehicles registered to companies or legal entities are excluded.
• Diet: the benefit covers vehicles a petrol and dieselincluding all types of hybrid (mild, full o plug-in).
• Power Limit: the engine must not exceed 80 kW of power (circa 109 cavalli).
• Electric cars: at the moment they remain excluded from this specific provision.
• Single vehicle rule: every citizen can apply the relief to only one vehicle owned or used. In the presence of more than one suitable vehicle, the elimination of the tax applies to the car with the lower power.

The rules for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds

The measure involves a significant portion of two-wheeled vehicles present on the national territory. However, to obtain zero tax on motorbikes or scooters, a specific condition is required: the owner must not have already benefited from the exemption for a vehicle fino and 80 kW.

• Moto naked sportive: displacements between 650 and 900 cc (es. Yamaha MT-09, Triumph Street Triple)
• Super sports cars: even alone600-750 cc grazie a high rotation speeds (es. Honda CBR650R, Yamaha YZF-R6)
• Enduro e adventure: generally750-900 cc (es. BMW F 850 GS, KTM 790 Adventure)
• Cruiser: they can get to1.200-1.400 ccto achieve this power withlower speeds.

Which models do not pay road tax in 2027

The exemption primarily concerns company vehicles classes A and Bi.e. small cars and city cars for everyday use, including several urban-sized mini-SUV. To check if your car is exempt just check the registration certificate (booklet) al campo P.2where the maximum net power in kW is indicated.

Many historic and recent models among the best-selling in Italy fall within the exempt threshold of 109 horsepower (80 kW):

• City cars and classic small cars: Fiat Panda, Fiat 500, Fiat Punto, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo, Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio.
• Small and compact modern: Lancia Ypsilon, Dacia Sandero, Citroën C3, Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza.
• Mini-SUVs and Urban Crossovers: Jeep Avenger (in the 74 kW 1.2 turbo petrol variant) and the compact models of the Stellantis group equipped with a 100 horsepower 1.2 turbo engine.

Who is excluded from the benefit

They continue to pay the annual ownership tax:

• Corporate and commercial fleets: company vehicles registered to companies and organisations.
• Cars over 109 horsepower (80 kW): including very popular models such as Volkswagen Golf, Jeep Compass or Toyota Yaris Cross, as well as brands in the premium segment.
• Large displacement and luxury cars: for which the implantation of the superbun (the surcharge of 20 euros for each kilowatt over the threshold of 185 kW / 252 HP).