Automobile Malus: According to the FNA, the account doesn’t add up!
- Published on 31/01/2026 10:04
- Modified on 31/01/2026 10:05
The FNA welcomes the government’s change regarding the penalty in the 2026 finance bill, but calls for a moratorium on automotive taxation.
Despite a shift in the CO₂ penalty trajectory in the 2026 Finance Bill, the FN (National Automobile Federation) believes that the announced measures remain insufficient and calls for a freeze on automotive taxation starting next year.
The FNA has reacted to recent developments regarding the automotive penalty as outlined in the Finance Bill (PLF) 2026, whose revenue component was adopted this week using Article 49.3 of the Constitution. The professional organization acknowledges the initial adjustments made by the government, while emphasizing that they do not fully address the challenges faced by the automotive sector and motorists.
Among the advancements highlighted is the abandonment of the extension, until 2028, of the increases in CO₂ penalty rates and associated taxes. This measure, already secured during the parliamentary debates of November 2025, is presented as a factor for better fiscal clarity for automotive professionals and households. For the FNA, however, this change remains limited in light of declining purchasing power, falling new vehicle sales, and uncertainties facing local businesses.
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The federation reaffirms its demand for a complete moratorium on automotive taxation starting in 2026, arguing that continued tax increases contribute to raising vehicle prices and hinder access to newer, less polluting models.
Regarding the used car market, the FNA acknowledges the postponement to January 1, 2027, of the implementation of anti-avoidance measures for CO₂ penalties and weight penalties. However, it emphasizes the need to have an electronic tool available before this date to track a vehicle’s exemption history, particularly through the Histovec platform.
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The federation also questions the maintenance of the weight penalty, termed a French specificity, and advocates for its suspension or removal pending a comprehensive reform. Finally, it calls for better recognition of the used car market and the role of short-term rental companies in renewing the automotive fleet.
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