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💶 VRT CALCULATOR

Calculate Your
Vehicle Registration Tax

100% accurate VRT calculation using official Revenue.ie 2026 rates

✓ Official Revenue formulas • ✓ EV relief included • ✓ NOx surcharges • ✓ Updated for 2026

Vehicle Details

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The recommended retail price when new

✓ Electric vehicles have 0 g/km emissions

📋 How VRT is Calculated

1. Base Rate (CO2 Based)

VRT rates range from 7% (EVs & ultra-low emission) to 37% (high emission vehicles). Lower CO2 = lower VRT.

2. NOx Surcharge (Diesel Only)

Diesel cars with NOx over 80 mg/km pay 1-5% extra surcharge on top of base VRT.

3. EV Relief (2026)

EVs under €50k get up to €5,000 relief. PHEVs under €50k with CO2 ≤50 get up to €2,500 relief.

4. Final Calculation

Final VRT = (OMSP × Base Rate) + NOx Surcharge - Relief

⚠️ Important Notes

  • • This calculator uses official 2026 Revenue.ie VRT rates and formulas
  • • Actual VRT may vary based on vehicle-specific factors and Revenue assessment
  • • Relief amounts shown are maximum - actual may be lower based on eligibility
  • • For imports, additional checks and documentation may be required
  • • Always verify final VRT with Revenue.ie or your dealer before purchase

⚖️ Important Legal Disclaimer

All tools and information on checkireland.ie are provided for general information purposes only. They are based solely on publicly available data from official Irish Government sources (Revenue, CSO, RTB, SEAI, Welfare.ie, etc.). This is NOT financial, tax, legal, accounting, or professional advice. Rules, rates, eligibility criteria, and laws change frequently and your personal circumstances may differ significantly. We accept no liability whatsoever for any decisions made or not made, or any loss, damage, or consequence arising from the use of this website or its tools. Always verify directly with the relevant official source (e.g., revenue.ie, rtb.ie, seai.ie) or seek qualified professional advice before taking any action.