Austrian drivers face rising costs in 2027 as the Normverbrauchsabgabe (NoVA) tax increases for many new cars due to adjusted CO2 limits. Most models will see a one percentage point rate hike, adding 300 to 400 euros to vehicles priced between 30,000 and 40,000 euros.
The annual highway vignette price will rise to approximately 108.90 euros, with the adhesive version being abolished in favor of a digital-only system. Additionally, electric company car users must now pay a monthly benefit-in-kind tax capped at 180 euros.
Buyers can avoid NoVA hikes by signing contracts by November 2026 for delivery before April 2027. While electric cars remain NoVA-exempt, their tax burden will grow through 2028. Meanwhile, the fuel price brake remains secured through the end of November.
