How much does Italian car tax cost?
For a Euro 4, 5 or 6 car subject to the base rates, Italian car tax starts at EUR 2.58 per kW a year up to 100 kW and EUR 3.87 for each kW above that; the total changes with power, Euro class and region.
Verifiable answer
For a Euro 4, 5 or 6 car subject to the base rates, Italian car tax starts at EUR 2.58 per kW a year up to 100 kW and EUR 3.87 for each kW above that; the total changes with power, Euro class and region.
- How much does Italian car tax cost?
- €2.58 / euros per kW per year
- €2.58 – €3.87
- Italy, with regional rates
- 3 November 2026
- Confidence: High
- Annual rate for the first 100 kW; Annual rate for kW above 100; Ordinary vehicle tax for the relevant year
- Additional tax on power above the legal threshold; Payment-channel fees; Late-payment penalties and interest; Insurance, fuel and maintenance
- Maximum power in kW; Euro emissions class; Region or autonomous province; Vehicle fuel type; Power above 100 or 185 kW; Age and first-registration date
- 2 sources
Short answer
Italian car tax has no single national price: it is a regional tax calculated mainly from kilowatts and emissions class. This guide gives verified reference rates for Euro 4-6 cars, not a quotation for every registration plate.
Giving one price for Italian car tax without naming the car would be misleading. The annual vehicle tax depends on the power shown on the registration document, the emissions class, and the region or autonomous province responsible for the tax. For Euro 4, 5 and 6 passenger cars, the base formula separates the first 100 kW from the power above it, with a different rate for each band. A 100 kW car in an area applying the base rate therefore starts at EUR 258 per year, while a 110 kW car also adds ten kilowatts at the higher rate. This page uses euros per kW because that is the honest unit: there is no meaningful national average car. Concessions for electric, hybrid and historic vehicles can change the total dramatically, as can regional rules. Always run a final check through ACI's official calculator or your region's tax portal, using the registration plate and the actual due date.
What is included
- Annual rate for the first 100 kW
- Annual rate for kW above 100
- Ordinary vehicle tax for the relevant year
What is not included
- Additional tax on power above the legal threshold
- Payment-channel fees
- Late-payment penalties and interest
- Insurance, fuel and maintenance
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 4-6 rate up to 100 kWAnnual rate for each kW up to the 100 kW threshold in the verified base tariff. | Compulsory | per year | €2.58 |
| Euro 4-6 rate above 100 kWAnnual rate for each kW above 100 kW, separate from the first 100 kW. | Compulsory | per year | €3.87 |
What the price depends on
- Maximum power in kW
- Euro emissions class
- Region or autonomous province
- Vehicle fuel type
- Power above 100 or 185 kW
- Age and first-registration date
Hidden costs
- Cars above 185 kW may also owe the separate high-power tax.
- The payment channel may charge a fee that is not part of the tax rate.
- Late payment adds penalties and interest to the ordinary tax.
- Electric, hybrid and historic-vehicle concessions vary by area and registration date.
Three realistic scenarios
Euro 6 car, 80 kW
€206
At the base EUR 2.58 per kW rate, 80 kW produces EUR 206.40 a year before any regional rules.
Euro 6 car, 100 kW
€258
At the 100 kW threshold, the base calculation is 100 times EUR 2.58, or EUR 258 per year.
Euro 6 car, 110 kW
€297
The first 100 kW cost EUR 258 and the next ten EUR 38.70, totalling EUR 296.70 before regional variations.
How to spend less
- Use the ACI calculator with the registration plate and due date before paying, as it uses the vehicle and territorial data.
- Check the regional website for exemptions or reductions for electric, hybrid, LPG or methane vehicles.
- Check the expiry date on the previous payment to avoid late interest and penalties.
- Do not apply the higher rate to all the power: for Euro 4-6 cars it only applies above 100 kW.
- When buying a used car, check the tax due and any remaining concessions in the relevant region first.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax does a 100 kW Euro 6 car pay?
Where the base rates in this guide apply, a 100 kW Euro 6 car pays EUR 258 a year: 100 multiplied by EUR 2.58. This illustrates the ordinary formula, rather than guaranteeing an amount in every region. Check the official calculation for the registration plate before paying, because car tax is regional and local reductions or rules may apply.
Why does car tax rise faster above 100 kW?
For Euro 4, 5 and 6 cars, the base tariff uses two rates. The first 100 kW are charged at EUR 2.58 per kW, while every kW above that threshold is charged at EUR 3.87. The higher rate is not applied to all the power: the two bands are added together. ACI explicitly describes this mechanism.
Is Italian car tax the same across the country?
No. Car tax is regional, and ACI advises drivers to check the rates issued by their own region or autonomous province. The figures here are the 2026 base rates verified in Lombardy's tariff for Euro 4-6 cars. Concessions, supplements, deadlines and payment channels can all change locally.
Do electric and hybrid cars pay Italian car tax?
It depends on the region and first-registration date. Exemptions and reductions for electric, hybrid, LPG and methane vehicles are not uniform across Italy. It would be wrong to subtract them automatically from this guide's figures; check the regional tax portal or official calculator with the vehicle's details instead.
Is the high-power tax included in these figures?
No. The EUR 2.58 and EUR 3.87 per-kW rates describe the ordinary reference tax for Euro 4-6 cars. Cars above 185 kW can also be subject to a separate national high-power tax. That is another reason why one number for every vehicle would be misleading.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
We verified with ACI that car tax is calculated from kW, Euro emissions class and the 100 kW threshold, and that territorial authorities may set different rates. To provide current, checkable figures, we then used Lombardy's 2026 tariff: for Euro 4, 5 and 6 passenger cars it states EUR 2.58 per kW up to 100 kW and EUR 3.87 for each kW above that threshold. We did not turn those rates into a made-up average per car, and did not estimate regional concessions, the additional high-power tax, exemptions or penalties. The 100 kW example is simply an arithmetic application of the published rate, designed to show the scale rather than replace a calculation for a particular registration plate.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is high for the published rates, confirmed by ACI and the 2026 regional tariff. We do not assign one total to all Italian cars because the tax is regional and depends on the technical data of each vehicle.
Calculation by kilowatt, Euro class and the 100 kW threshold
Criteri di calcolo del bollo auto (opens in a new tab)
Automobile Club d'Italia · Public authority · Verified on 3 November 2026
ACI explains the calculation and warns that regions and autonomous provinces may set different rates. It is used to describe the formula, not to invent a national average.
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2026 rates of EUR 2.58 per kW up to 100 kW and EUR 3.87 above for Euro 4, 5 and 6 cars
Tariffario della tassa auto 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Regione Lombardia · Public authority · Verified on 3 November 2026
The 2026 regional tariff confirms the base rates for Euro 4-6 passenger cars and a EUR 20 minimum. Regional concessions are not treated as a national rule.
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Revision history
First published on 2026-11-03 after checking the ACI formula and the 2026 rates for Euro 4-6 cars in a regional tariff.
- 3 November 2026
- 3 November 2026
- 3 February 2027
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