Registration (pollution) tax 2026: what a car from the USA will cost
The registration (pollution) tax depends on the car's CO2 emissions and fuel type. Below are the amounts from Regitra's calculator (checked on 19 October 2026; rates indexed on 9 January 2026).
Petrol cars and regular hybrids
- Up to 130 g/km – 0 €.
- 131 g/km – 21.63 €.
- 150 g/km – 43.26 €.
- 180 g/km – 108.15 €.
- 200 g/km – 151.41 €.
- 250 g/km – 259.56 €.
- 300 g/km – 367.71 €.
- At most – 389.34 € (e.g. 350 g/km and more).
Diesel cars
- 150 g/km – 86.52 €.
- 200 g/km – 302.82 €.
- 250 g/km – 519.12 €.
- 300 g/km – 735.42 €.
- At most – 778.68 € (e.g. 350 g/km and more).
Who does not pay
- Cars with CO2 not above 130 g/km.
- Electric cars.
- Motorcycles: the tax applies only to passenger cars (M1) and light commercial vehicles (N1).
For cars from the USA
US documents usually have no European CO2 figure, so Regitra sets it from equivalent cars registered in Lithuania or by the formulas in the law; the lowest figure (NEDC or WLTP) applies. For petrol cars and pickups with big engines (e.g. a V8) the tax is often close to the maximum of 389.34 €. Regitra sets the exact amount at registration; more in Registration (pollution) tax.