Vehicle Registration: Still More Expensive, Still a Mess

The price of the fiscal horsepower in France experiences a new increase after the unprecedented one in 2024.

Owning a car has never been this expensive, and policymakers seem not to have understood that a whole sector of employment and the economy relies on the automotive industry. Whatever, the new year will mark yet another headlong rush; the regions aren’t even hiding it: there is a lack of money in the coffers. A price hike that public authorities are trying to hide behind good intentions to encourage the use of public transportation, but the trick is way too obvious and the pill is no longer going down!

In Normandy and Centre Val de Loire, the fiscal horsepower jumps from 46 to 60 euros, a 24% increase compared to 2024, setting a new national record. For just 5 euros more, Brittany remains at the same level, as does Île-de-France at 54.95 euros. The leading region in France in terms of population density and resources probably didn’t want to take the top spot in this ranking, but a new increase scheduled for February 1st could make the rankings more uniform.

Finally, the cost of the registration card is not limited to just the fiscal horses: you must add the fixed tax, the ecological penalty, and the weight penalty. Bon appétit!

When will there be a uniform tax at the national level?

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