In the year 2024, a lot is changing again: ATU expert Franz Eiber provides an overview of what awaits you in the new year. Most important for electric mobility: The premiums are being reduced: For the purchase of a battery electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle with a net list price up to 45,000 euros, buyers will receive a maximum subsidy of only 4,500 euros starting January 1, 2024. "The subsidy amount consists of up to 3,000 euros from the federal government and up to 1,500 euros manufacturer premium," explains ATU expert Eiber and adds:
"The decisive factor for the subsidy payment is the date on the subsidy application. However, this can only be submitted after the vehicle has been registered."
It's worth being quick, as the subsidy will only be paid out as long as the subsidy funds are not exhausted. Moreover, the financing of the environmental bonus is currently uncertain due to the current budget crisis.
The increase in the CO2 price tax will make fuel about 3 cents more expensive per liter
Starting January 1, 2024, the next stage of the CO2 tax will also begin. This has consequences for fuel prices, among other things. Eiber calculates:
"The price per ton of CO2 is increasing from 30 euros to 40 euros. According to forecasts, the prices for gasoline and diesel will rise by an average of three cents per liter."
Very important: Exchange your driver's license in time!
"Year cohorts 1965 to 1970 have until January 19, 2024, to exchange their old pink or gray driver's license for a card format one," the expert knows. The new one is then valid for 15 years and costs 25 euros. Warning: Anyone caught with the old license after January 19 will pay a fine of 10 euros and must present the new driver's license to the police.
New mandatory assistance systems
To further increase safety in the vehicle and for other road users, all newly registered cars from July 7, 2024, must have mandatory standard assistance systems. Eiber explains:
"These include, among others, an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), a fatigue and attention warning system, an automatic emergency braking system, and a turning assistant with collision warning."
And he adds:
"Additionally, from July 2024, all newly registered vehicles must be equipped with an 'Event Data Recorder' (EDR). This black box collects data on speed and ABS and provides more detailed information about the course of the accident in the event of a crash. The data is only stored if there is an accident, otherwise, it is automatically deleted by the system within seconds."
Every year again: Bright yellow is the new blue - New sticker color for the main inspection
Those who need to go for the main inspection in 2024 will receive a blue sticker after passing the inspection, which will then be valid until 2026. "New vehicles first registered in 2024 under 3.5 tons will only need to go for the main inspection after three years, that is, in 2027," explains Eiber. It should be noted here that the main inspection is legally required. If the inspection appointment is not attended on time, a fine of up to 60 euros and one point in Flensburg can be imposed.
Bitter: Price Increases in Liability Insurance
In the new year, around 7.4 million drivers will have to reckon with price increases for their liability insurance. The reason for this is the determination of new type classes for many car models by the insurance companies. But Eiber reassures:
"The majority of car owners, around 29.4 million, do not need to worry. The type class of the previous year remains for them and they do not have to fear major price jumps."
What does that mean?
Primarily, mobility will become more expensive in 2024. One can be curious about how this will affect the sales figures of the car industry and the mileage of each individual. But if the mileage fundamentally decreases, that would not necessarily be a bad thing for the CO2 balance! Thus, every negative aspect also has a positive side to it.
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