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Germany Kfz-Steuer Calculator

Estimate annual German passenger-car Kfz-Steuer from engine displacement, fuel type, CO2 and registration year.

Germany Kfz-Steuer calculator

Estimate annual passenger-car tax from engine size, fuel and CO2.

Vehicle details

Cylinder capacity shown on the registration document or certificate of conformity.

Use the WLTP figure unless the official rule for your vehicle says otherwise.

The year the vehicle was first registered abroad or new.

Annual tax
€149
Engine component
€40
CO2 charge
€109
Monthly equivalent
€12.42

Tax breakdown

Engine component€40
CO2 charge€109
Annual tax€149

Formula details

Engine formula20 x 2.00 EUR
CO2 formula145 g/km progressive charge above 95 g/km
Registration scopePassenger cars first registered from 2021

Official source links

German Customs Kfz-Steuer

Germany Kfz-Steuer calculator is an unofficial planning estimate, not legal, tax or customs advice. The calculation runs locally in your browser and does not upload your numbers.

About the Germany Kfz-Steuer Calculator

Use this Germany Kfz-Steuer calculator to estimate annual passenger-car tax from fuel type, engine size and CO2 emissions. It models the current rules for cars first registered from 2021, combining the displacement component and progressive CO2 component. The estimate runs privately in your browser.

Germany Kfz-Steuer Calculator features

  • 01

    Petrol and diesel engine component

    The calculator applies the different per-100 cc rates for petrol and diesel passenger cars.

  • 02

    Progressive CO2 charge

    CO2 emissions above 95 g/km are split into the current German progressive rate bands.

  • 03

    Annual budget view

    See the annual tax and a monthly equivalent for ownership-cost planning.

Germany Kfz-Steuer Calculator FAQ

How is German Kfz-Steuer calculated?
For modern passenger cars it combines a displacement charge by fuel type with a progressive CO2 charge above the free threshold.
Are diesel cars taxed more in Germany?
Yes. The displacement component is higher for diesel engines than for petrol engines.
Does this work for cars registered before 2021?
It is designed for cars first registered from 2021. Older vehicles can use different CO2 treatment and emissions-class rules.
Does Germany tax electric cars the same way?
Electric-vehicle exemptions and weight-based rules can depend on registration date, so check the official Zoll guidance for final treatment.
Is this official Zoll software?
No. It is an unofficial browser-only estimate based on published rules.

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