From January 2025, the costs for car drivers and motorcyclists in Austria will rise again. CO₂ pricing will be increased, which will increase the price of diesel by around 3 cents and petrol by around 2 cents per litre. At the same time, the calculation basis for various taxes will change, including the standard consumption tax (NoVA) and the benefit in kind for company cars.
The increase in the motorway vignette is particularly noticeable: the annual vignette for cars will cost more than 100 euros for the first time and will be 103,80 euros in future. The vignettes for motorcycles and short-term vignettes will also become more expensive. A new feature is the 1-day vignette, which is only available digitally.
Further changes at a glance:
- standard consumption tax (NoVA): New CO₂ limits lead to increased taxes for vehicles with high consumption.
- Mileage allowance: Harmonisation to 50 cents per kilometre for cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
- Supporter: Subsidies for electric vehicles and private charging infrastructure are available until May 2025.
- New emissions standard: From 2025, only motorcycles that comply with the Euro 5+ emissions class will be allowed to be sold.
The changes reflect the transport sector's increasing focus on lower-emission technologies, but mean rising costs for many.
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