Official Vehicle Tax Calculator
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How is Vehicle Tax Calculated in Germany?
1. Initial Registration from 2021 (Latest brackets)
Vehicles registered from 2021 are taxed based on a progressive CO₂ emission scale. The basic displacement rate is 2.00 € per 100 cc for petrol engines and 9.50 € for diesel engines. The CO₂ surcharge is progressive above a tax-free limit of 95 g/km:
| CO₂ Emissions | Additional tax per g CO₂/km |
|---|---|
| >95 - 115 g/km | 2,00 € |
| 116 - 135 g/km | 2,20 € |
| 136 - 155 g/km | 2,50 € |
| 156 - 175 g/km | 2,90 € |
| 176 - 195 g/km | 3,40 € |
| >195 g/km | 4,00 € |
2. Initial Registration July 2009 to End of 2020
Vehicles registered in this period also pay the basic displacement rate (2.00 € petrol / 9.50 € diesel per 100 cc). CO₂ emissions are taxed at a flat rate of 2.00 € per gram above the allowance limit. The allowance depends on the year of initial registration:
| Initial Registration | CO₂ allowance |
|---|---|
| EZ vor 2012 | 120 g/km |
| EZ 2012 - 2014 | 110 g/km |
| EZ 2014 - 2020 | 95 g/km |
3. Initial Registration before July 1, 2009
Older vehicles are taxed exclusively based on their emission class (Euro norm) per 100 cc displacement. CO₂ values do not play a role in the calculation for these vehicles:
| Euro Norm | Petrol (per 100 cc) | Diesel (per 100 cc) |
|---|---|---|
| Euro 3 oder besser | 6,75 € | 15,44 € |
| Euro 2 | 7,36 € | 16,05 € |
| Euro 1 | 15,13 € | 27,35 € |
| Euro 0 (ohne Ozon-Fahrverbot) | 21,07 € | 33,29 € |
| Euro 0 (übrige) | 25,36 € | 37,58 € |
Where to Find Tax Data in the Vehicle Documents?
To calculate the vehicle tax, specific data from the registration certificate Part I (vehicle registration document) is required. Here is how to find the details:
Date of Initial Registration
Located in Part I of the registration certificate under Field B (or Field 6 in newer documents). This determines the taxation class.
Displacement in cm³
The engine size determines the basic tax. You can find this value under Field P.1 of the registration certificate (or Field 8 in older vehicle documents).
CO₂ Emissions in g/km
The CO₂ emissions are listed in Field V.7. Note: For vehicles registered before July 2009, this value is missing since it is not taxed.
Emission Class Code Number
The emission class is found in the last two digits of Field 14.1 (e.g., 0462 for Euro 4). In older documents, this is under Field 1.
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