Drivers whose cars cannot turn their heads due to the registration fee

Matas Buzelis, communication manager for the commercial online transport platform Autoplius.lt, is convinced that new car buyers did not feel the changes due to the tax. According to May statistics, approximately every second new registered car in Lithuania emitted 130 g / km of carbon dioxide (CO₂). It is from this that the registration fee must be paid.

“The average CO 2 emission from new cars registered in Lithuania is only 133 g / km. Therefore, there are very few drivers who have to pay more, and some of them probably do not even receive that rate, because when buying a car through the lease, the fee can be extended throughout the entire payment period, “said the expert.

For example, many mid-range and luxury sedans are on the verge of around 200 hp for diesel models: the BMW 320d, Peugeot 508, Volkswagen Passat, and others emit around 120-130 g / km of carbon dioxide. However, the smaller models significantly change the statistics, with emissions from the Citroën C3, Peugeot 208 or Volkswagen Polo with some engines below 100 g / km.

On the other hand, looking at used cars imported to Lithuania shows different trends. The average CO₂ emissions are 164 g / km, so an average registration fee for a used gasoline car would be € 60 and for a diesel car € 120.

Paid for luxury and engine capacity

According to the expert in the car market, those who buy exclusive or ultra-luxurious cars, as well as those who have chosen engines with a greater displacement, have to pay extra when registering new purchases with Regitra.

For example, the Lamborghini Huracan has a 5.2-liter petrol engine with CO₂ emissions of 332 g / km. When registering a car of this type, in addition to other taxes, an additional 270 euros would have to be paid. The owner of the Maserati Quattroporte GTS would pay the same, although the emissions of this model are higher, since the maximum tax for gasoline cars is 270 euros.

However, the models you will have to pay for do not have to look far. For example, a 272 hp 2-liter petrol Volkswagen Passat sedan will cost the new owner an additional € 45. When purchased, the new BMW X5 xDrive 40i with a 3-liter engine has CO3 emissions of 193-200 g / km, depending on the equipment, for which the Regitra would have to pay an additional 105 euros. Registering a 286 hp, 3-liter diesel engine with the Volkswagen Touareg in Lithuania would cost the new owner 180 euros, as the CO₂ emissions for this model reach 182 g / km.

On the other hand, the power is sometimes perfectly eco-friendly: owning a 300-hp four-wheel-drive hybrid Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 would not have a pollution tax, as its carbon dioxide emissions are only 29 -32 g / km. Almost all plug-in hybrid cars (“plug-ins”) will avoid the registration fee in Lithuania as they can only cover long distances with electricity.

The advantage is the new engines.

According to Buzel, carbon dioxide emissions depend on the car’s equipment, the number of driving wheels, and other things. It is very likely that the same model, for example with two and four-wheel drive, will cost the new owner differently.

However, the obvious advantage of new cars is the latest technology based on strict environmental requirements. According to the expert, the wave of engine displacement that started a few years ago has meant that turbocharged engines are now much more efficient and their CO₂ emissions are so low that their owners don’t even think about the registration fee.

For example, the Dacia Sandero, which is on the list of best-selling new cars in Lithuania, does not meet the threshold for registration tax, regardless of the engine (1.5 l diesel or 1 l gasoline or gas). Just like the 2008 Peugeot SUV, regardless of its engine (gasoline or diesel).

And low emissions are not necessarily an advantage for small cars. Advanced technology means that even the largest diesel-powered cars do not meet the threshold at which the tax is applied. For example, the Citroën C5 Aircross with a 2-liter BlueHDI engine emits up to 126 g / km of CO 2. The limit is also exceeded by the large 2-liter 2-liter Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer diesel engine – 123 g / km.

Commercial buyers will feel it

According to M. Buzel, the new registration tax will no doubt be felt by companies whose fleet consists of trucks, as well as truck buyers, as these cars are generally equipped with larger-displacement engines and most of them run on diesel.

Here, however, diligence can also bring savings, as environmentally friendly manufacturers already install relatively low-volume, but relatively low-carbon, engines in commercial vehicles.

For example, the Peugeot Traveler Compact with a 1.6-liter, 95-hp diesel has a CO₂ value of 135 g / km on its registration certificate, so a € 30 registration fee will be charged for that car. A Ford Transit Custom similar in appearance and parameters, according to the manufacturer’s representatives, can emit 172 g / km of CO₂ to the environment, so registering an additional model would cost 150 euros.

Where to find the meaning of CO₂

The new tax is calculated based on the type of fuel and the carbon dioxide emissions of the engine and is paid when the car is registered in Lithuania.

The tax begins when the CO₂ emissions from the car reach 131 g / km or more. The maximum tax limit for diesel cars is 540 euros, for gasoline – 270 euros.

The CO₂ emission of the vehicle to be registered is indicated in section V7 of the registration certificate.