Annual Kfz-Steuer

EURNaN

Engine Size Component

EURNaN

CO2 Surcharge

EUR0

Kfz-Steuer-Rechner — Engine Displacement (cc) 1,400

With engine displacement (cc) of 1,400, the annual kfz-steuer is EUR101.

Last updated: ·Source: Kraftfahrtbundesamt — Kfz-Steuer

Found in your vehicle registration document (Zulassungsbescheinigung)

WLTP combined CO2 from vehicle data sheet

Engine Size Component

EUR28

CO2 Surcharge

EUR73

Annual Kfz-Steuer

EUR101

EVs (pure electric vehicles) registered before 31 Dec 2025 are exempt from Kfz-Steuer for 10 years (max until 31 Dec 2030). CO2 rates shown are for vehicles first registered after 1 Jan 2021 (WLTP basis).

What is the Kfz-Steuer-Rechner?

The German Kraftfahrzeugsteuer (Kfz-Steuer) is an annual vehicle ownership tax. For cars first registered after 1 January 2021, tax is calculated on both engine displacement (€2/100cc for petrol; higher for diesel) and CO2 emissions above 95 g/km using a progressive surcharge. Pure electric vehicles benefit from a 10-year exemption.

Formula

Engine tax = ceil(cc ÷ 100) × rate per unit. CO2 tax = progressive surcharge on (CO2 − 95 g/km). Annual = engine + CO2.
T_engine
= Engine displacement component
T_CO2
= CO2 emissions surcharge

How to use the Kfz-Steuer-Rechner

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Enter your engine displacement in cc (from your Zulassungsbescheinigung).

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Enter the WLTP CO2 emissions in g/km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Select petrol or diesel.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    View your estimated annual Kfz-Steuer.

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Frequently asked questions

Are electric cars exempt from Kfz-Steuer?

EVs registered before 31 December 2025 are tax-free for 10 years (maximum until 31 December 2030). After the exemption period, they pay a reduced rate based on vehicle weight.

Why do diesel cars pay more Kfz-Steuer?

Diesel vehicles have a higher per-100cc rate (€9.50 vs €2.00 for petrol) to account for lower fuel duty and historically higher emissions.

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