Calculate VRT for any Hyundai import in Ireland using official 2026 rates. Estimates for Tucson, Kona, i30, Santa Fe, and the all-electric Ioniq 5, including NOx levy and EV relief eligibility.
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Irish Tax & Import Experts | Updated Feb 2026
Hyundai VRT depends heavily on model and engine. The i30 and Kona petrol models typically sit in lower-to-mid CO₂ bands, while the diesel Santa Fe attracts both higher VRT and a NOx levy. The Ioniq 5 is fully electric and pays the lowest 7% rate, often qualifying for the full €5,000 EV relief if OMSP is under €40,000.
| Vehicle Type | Example Model | OMSP | Est. VRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | €45,000 | ~€650 (tapered relief) |
| Petrol Hatch | Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDi | €24,000 | ~€3,360 |
| Diesel SUV | Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi | €44,000 | ~€9,240+ |
| Petrol Crossover | Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDi | €27,000 | ~€4,320 |
Based on official Revenue.ie VRT rates and valuation methods.
Hyundai 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 Santa Fe models typically carry a NOx levy, while the fully electric Ioniq 5 pays the lowest 7% rate and may qualify for EV relief.
Scenario: Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDi, OMSP €27,000.
Note: Actual rates depend on the official band for your CO₂ value and the OMSP Revenue assigns to your specific Hyundai model and trim.
Usually yes. The Santa Fe's larger size and typically higher CO₂ emissions (especially diesel CRDi variants) place it in a higher VRT band, combined with a higher OMSP due to its 7-seat SUV pricing.
Not automatically. The Ioniq 5 is zero-emission and pays the lowest 7% VRT band, but its OMSP often falls between €40,000-€50,000 where EV relief tapers, so only partial relief typically applies.
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.
N 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.