Government Approves Car Tax Suspension for Low-Power Vehicles in 2027

The government has officially approved a new measure that will suspend the automobile tax, commonly known as the bollo auto, throughout the 2027 calendar year for specific vehicle owners. The exemption targets automobiles and two-wheeled vehicles with a power output of 80 kilowatts or less.

Under the established guidelines, each individual is permitted to claim the exemption for only a single vehicle. Motorists who own multiple vehicles must apply the tax suspension exclusively to their least powerful qualifying model. For instance, a driver possessing multiple cars with varying engine outputs will only receive the benefit on the lowest-rated qualifying vehicle.

Despite the upcoming relief, authorities have clarified that the suspension strictly applies to the 2027 calendar year and offers no retroactive benefits. Payments and deadlines expiring on or before December 31, 2026, must be paid in full regardless of whether the coverage period extends into the following year. Officials confirmed that no refunds will be issued for tax payments already settled.

The timing of upcoming renewals in early 2027 will also follow this strict rule. Tax obligations due in January 2027 that pertain to the 2026 tax period must still be paid entirely out of pocket, with no discounts or exemptions applied for overlapping months.

The relief measure is restricted exclusively to individual persons and covers vehicles running on any type of fuel source, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid systems, provided they do not exceed the 80-kilowatt threshold. At this stage, it remains uncertain whether lawmakers will extend the policy into subsequent years or if it will serve as a one-time experimental program.

As discussions surrounding vehicle taxation continue, political figures have also proposed broader exemptions for primary vehicles, though officials have yet to confirm the feasibility of such expansions.