Calculate VRT for any Ford import in Ireland using official 2026 rates. Estimates for Focus, Fiesta, Puma, Kuga, and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, including NOx levy and EV relief eligibility.
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Irish Tax & Import Experts | Updated Feb 2026
Ford VRT depends heavily on model and engine. Compact models like the Fiesta and Puma typically sit in lower-to-mid CO₂ bands, while the diesel Kuga attracts both higher VRT and a NOx levy. The Mustang Mach-E is fully electric and pays the lowest 7% rate, often qualifying for EV relief if OMSP is under €40,000.
| Vehicle Type | Example Model | OMSP | Est. VRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Ford Mustang Mach-E | €48,000 | ~€2,360 (tapered relief) |
| Petrol Hatch | Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost | €22,000 | ~€3,300 |
| Diesel SUV | Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBlue | €35,000 | ~€6,300+ |
| Petrol Crossover | Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost | €26,000 | ~€4,160 |
Based on official Revenue.ie VRT rates and valuation methods.
Ford imports fall under Category A passenger vehicles, so VRT is a percentage of the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) Revenue assigns, based on the WLTP CO₂ band. Diesel Kuga models typically carry a NOx levy, while the fully electric Mustang Mach-E pays the lowest 7% rate and may qualify for EV relief.
Scenario: Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost, OMSP €26,000.
Note: Actual rates depend on the official band for your CO₂ value and the OMSP Revenue assigns to your specific Ford model and trim.
Usually yes. The Kuga's larger size and typically higher CO₂ emissions (especially diesel EcoBlue variants) place it in a higher VRT band, combined with a higher OMSP due to its SUV pricing.
Not automatically. The Mach-E is zero-emission and pays the lowest 7% VRT band, but its OMSP often falls in the €40,000-€50,000 range where EV relief tapers, so only partial relief may apply.
The NOx levy is calculated separately from VRT, based on the vehicle's NOx emissions in mg/km, and is capped at €4,850 for diesel models.
Use the WLTP CO₂ figure from the vehicle's V5C registration certificate or Certificate of Conformity (CoC). This is the figure Revenue uses to determine the applicable VRT band.
ST-Line trim typically increases the OMSP Revenue assigns to the vehicle compared to base trim, which increases the VRT amount since VRT is calculated as a percentage of OMSP.