Diesel T7 California end date?

[stationmaster]

When does legislation stop VW selling the diesel power train T7 California in the UK? Is it 2030 or 2035?

 

[westfalia]

It was said that after 2035, all new vehicles sold must be zero-emission.
Which is really good, each year just gets better and better

 

[stationmaster]

It was said that after 2035, all new vehicles sold must be zero-emission.
Which is really good, each year just gets better and better

Thanks. I just read that it was all cars by 2030 and then all vans by 2035. I was just a little confused as to what the T7 is classed as? Is it a car? Is it a van?

 

[westfalia]

Thanks. I just read that it was all cars by 2030 and then all vans by 2035. I was just a little confused as to what the T7 is classed as? Is it a car? Is it a van?

It's classed as a van at the moment.

 

[stationmaster]

It's classed as a van at the moment.

Thanks.
Wikipedia seem confused: "The T7 Multivan is solely produced as a passenger car."

 

[westfalia]

Thanks.
Wikipedia seem confused: "The T7 Multivan is solely produced as a passenger car."

Yes, it is a bit confusing seeing it's not a van like a Tranny van.

 

[stationmaster]

Yes, it is a bit confusing seeing it's not a van like a Tranny van.

It is built off the same platform as the golf and other cars - so maybe that makes it a car? Or maybe it makes it a van built on a car platform

My main thought is: will it end in the UK in 2030 (as cars will) - or will it end in the UK in 2035? (as vans will).

Maybe I am easily confused!

 

[WelshGas]

It's classed as a van at the moment.

It is built off the same platform as the golf and other cars - so maybe that makes it a car? Or maybe it makes it a van built on a car platform

My main thought is: will it end in the UK in 2030 (as cars will) - or will it end in the UK in 2035? (as vans will).

Maybe I am easily confused!

In the U.K., the T7 California is classed as a Diesel Car, not a Commercial vehicle.

The Volkswagen T7 California is classified as an M1 vehicle by the DVLA. This classification is for vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat .

The T7 California is based on the Volkswagen Multivan (T7), which is a large MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) . As such, it falls under the M1 category, which includes vehicles primarily intended for passenger transport.

It’s important to note that while the T7 California is classified as M1, its body type is typically registered as “Motor Caravan” (M1) or “MPV” (M1), depending on the specific configuration and use. This classification can influence aspects such as road tax rates and speed limits. For instance, vehicles registered as “Motor Caravan” may benefit from lower road tax rates compared to those registered as “MPV” .

 

[stationmaster]

In the U.K., the T7 California is classed as a Diesel Car, not a Commercial vehicle.

The Volkswagen T7 California is classified as an M1 vehicle by the DVLA. This classification is for vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat .

The T7 California is based on the Volkswagen Multivan (T7), which is a large MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) . As such, it falls under the M1 category, which includes vehicles primarily intended for passenger transport.

It’s important to note that while the T7 California is classified as M1, its body type is typically registered as “Motor Caravan” (M1) or “MPV” (M1), depending on the specific configuration and use. This classification can influence aspects such as road tax rates and speed limits. For instance, vehicles registered as “Motor Caravan” may benefit from lower road tax rates compared to those registered as “MPV” .

Thanks.

So - as it is a car - sales of the T7 California will cease in 5 years - 2030. Not very long off.

Let's hope VW is true to their word and there is going to be an ID Buzz California coming to market in the UK before 2030

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks.

So - as it is a car - sales of the T7 California will cease in 5 years - 2030. Not very long off.

Let's hope VW is true to their word and there is going to be an ID Buzz California coming to market in the UK before 2030

The Hybrid may continue to 2035.

 

[westfalia]

For instance, vehicles registered as “Motor Caravan” may benefit from lower road tax rates compared to those registered as “MPV” .

Thats the tricky part, it depends how Vw register them.
Mine was registered the same as a mini metro in the beginning but they changed it a year or 2 later.

 

[WelshGas]

Thats the tricky part, it depends how Vw register them.
Mine was registered the same as a mini metro in the beginning but they changed it a year or 2 later.

I don’t think that will be a problem going forward as there is now more clarity regarding registration of a Motor Caravan Body Class and the Tax. The Multivan is M1 as will the T7 California. Body Type has to be Motor Caravan otherwise you would have to pay the over £40,000 luxury tax for 5 yrs + Registration payment .

My Multivan is M1 and Body Type MPV, but because it is a Hybrid was exempt from the Luxury Car Tax.

 

[stationmaster]

I don’t think that will be a problem going forward as there is now more clarity regarding registration of a Motor Caravan Body Class and the Tax. The Multivan is M1 as will the T7 California. Body Type has to be Motor Caravan otherwise you would have to pay the over £40,000 luxury tax for 5 yrs + Registration payment .

My Multivan is M1 and Body Type MPV, but because it is a Hybrid was exempt from the Luxury Car Tax.

Super helpful - thanks.

Do you happen to know if the hybrid California T7 and the diesel California T7 has different treatment in relation to city charging zones?

 

[WelshGas]

Super helpful - thanks.

Do you happen to know if the hybrid California T7 and the diesel California T7 has different treatment in relation to city charging zones?

The Hybrid is definitely exempt. The T7 Diesel is Euro6 and is probably exempt in most Emissions Zones at the moment but may be included in the future.

 

[Woodstock25]

Mine is definitely registered as:

Body Type: Motor Caravan
Taxation Class: Private/Light Goods (PLG)
Vehicle Category: M1