Vehicle Tax Calculator 2026

What is the vehicle tax? The transport means tax is an annual local tax regulated by the Tax Code (Art. 470). It is paid to the city hall of the locality where the vehicle is registered. The payment deadline is March 31 of each year, with the possibility of a discount for full early payment.

How is it calculated? The tax is determined based on engine capacity, divided into fractions of 200 cm³. Each fraction is taxed according to a differentiated rate: small engines (under 1500 cm³) pay 8 RON/200cm³, while large engines (over 3000 cm³) pay 290 RON/200cm³.

Age discounts: Older vehicles benefit from progressive discounts — from 15% for cars aged 1-3 years up to 60% for those over 15 years old. This reflects the natural depreciation of the vehicle.

Electric vehicles (from 2026): According to the Tax Code Art. 470 para. 3¹, amended by Law 239/2025, 100% electric vehicles pay a fixed annual tax of 40 RON/year (previously they were fully exempt). The locality coefficient does not apply.

Hybrid vehicles: Hybrids pay the normal tax calculated as for internal combustion; local councils may grant reductions of up to 50% according to Art. 489 (commonly 30-50% in large cities). Select the reduction applied by your city hall from the form for an accurate estimate.

Emission standard (from 2026): Law 239/2025 introduced the "polluter pays" principle — vehicles with lower standards (Non-Euro / Euro 3) pay 30% more, while Euro 6 benefits from a slight reduction. The multipliers applied in this calculator are estimates; exact values can be found in the local council decision or on eghiseul.ro.

Local coefficients: Local councils may apply adjustment coefficients. For example, Bucharest applies a coefficient of 1.50 (the highest), while smaller cities like Botoșani or Drobeta apply 0.70. This difference can generate a variation of over 100% between localities.

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