VRT Calculator

What is Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT)?

VRT stands for Vehicle Registration Tax is a amount which Irish people need to pay when they register a new vehicle or importing a vehicle into Ireland from other country within 30 days. If anyone buy a new motor from a dealer, it also include VRT in the sticker price. If you import a car yourself, you pay VRT directly to the Revenue Commissioners at your local National Car Testing Service centre.

VRT is calculated by your vehicle’s Open Market Selling Price (OMSP). From January, 2021 the VRT rates is depend on CO₂ emissions. If your motor is clean you will pay less VRT and if your car pollute the environment you need pay more VRT. This helps make low emission vehicle cheaper to register and also encourage Irish people to buy greener cars.

If you importing electric car from uk to ireland, check the tax yourself using tools like motorcheck vrt or a VRT calculator Ireland. You also need to take the vrt test and see if you can get a vrt rebate. Don’t forget to check your Irish road tax too, because it’s a separate cost.

How to use VRT Calculator?

This is the latest tool for 2025 which works for all category Vehicles of Ireland, to calculate VRT just follow these steps which we mentioned below.

1. First check which category vehicle you want to estimate VRT. Choose the category from options.
2. Enter the required details such as OMSP, CO₂ emissions and other important details.
3. Simply click on calculate button.
4. This tool find the VRT for that specific category vehicle.

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What About Car Import Duty and Other Charges?

If you import a car from outside the EU, you need to pay car import duty and VAT before registering your car. The import duty rate usually starts at 10%, and VAT is 23% in Ireland. After paying those, you calculate your VRT based on the adjusted car value.

Use a customs calculator to check exactly how much you need to pay in duties and VAT before you deal with VRT. That way, you avoid surprise costs and budget better.

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VRT Rates in Ireland

VRT rates in Ireland depend on your car’s CO₂ emissions:

• 7% for low-emission cars
• Up to 41% for high-emission vehicles

The cleaner your car, the less you pay. This system encourages drivers to choose more environmentally friendly cars. You also need the correct VRT statistical code, which groups your car by make, model, and fuel type. To calculate it more clearly with latest information you need to use a free VRT Calculator by REG.

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What Is VRT Export and How Can You Get a Refund?

If you plan to export your vehicle permanently from Ireland, you may get a partial VRT refund under the VRT Export Repayment Scheme. This refund depends on your vehicle’s current value and the time left in its tax cycle. To apply, you need to meet Revenue’s export conditions and show proper documents.

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Electric Vehicles & Hybrid Cars – VRT Relief in 2025

If you’re buying a cleaner, greener vehicle, here’s some good news:

• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) get up to €5,000 VRT relief (if priced below €40,000)
• Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) no longer get direct VRT relief, but still benefit from lower CO₂ rates
• Commercial EVs benefit from a reduced weight ratio rule (now 125% instead of 130%)

These incentives will remain in place throughout 2025, according to Ireland’s latest sustainability roadmap.

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Importing a Car from the UK in 2025? Here’s What You Need

Since Brexit, importing a car from the UK requires a few extra steps:

• Pay customs duty (usually 10% unless covered by trade agreement)
• Pay VAT (normally 23%)
• Register with Revenue & pay VRT
• Provide proof of CO₂ and NOx emissions (to calculate correct rate)
• Submit your VRT declaration within 30 days or face penalties

Our VRT Calculator can help you budget for this before committing to the import.

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What Is the NOx Levy?

In addition to CO₂-based VRT, Ireland also charges a NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) levy — particularly for older diesel vehicles.

This levy is calculated based on a sliding scale depending on how many mg/km of NOx your vehicle emits. While electric vehicles are exempt, petrol and diesel cars will have additional costs that our calculator factors in.

What Is Car Tax and How Is It Different From VRT?

Car tax is different from VRT and for this you need to use a Car Tax Calculator for Ireland. You pay car tax every year to keep your car legally on the road. It’s a separate fee based on engine size or CO₂ emissions. VRT is a one-time fee that you pay when registering your vehicle.

So if you import a car, you must first pay:

1. Car Import Duty (if applicable)
2. VAT (at 23%)
3. VRT
4. Then, Car Tax annually

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Frequently Asked Questions