Higher taxes for internal combustion engines?

In an interview with "Spiegel online", he explained his idea. Dudenhöffer proposes to increase the VAT for combustion vehicles from 19 percent to 26 percent. This would mean an additional 2,500 euros per vehicle on average flowing to the state. Currently, the government is subsidizing pure electric cars with up to 9000 euros until the end of 2022, and plug-in hybrids receive a subsidy of up to 6750 euros. The new government had announced a restructuring of the aid by the end of the year.

Tax Increase for Internal Combustion Engines, No Environmental Bonus for Electric Cars

The increase is set to take effect if the state premium of 9000 euros for the purchase of a purely battery-electric vehicle should be phased out. The tax increase and rising CO2 charges along with continually higher fuel prices – according to Dudenhöffer – could make electric cars more attractive again.

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