ISV Calculator 2026
Estimate the Portuguese vehicle tax (ISV) for any imported car — in seconds, with no strings attached.
Estimate based on the official 2026 tables. The final amount is confirmed at the DAV stage with the tax authority.
ISV Calculator
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What is ISV and what drives the amount
ISV is the one-off tax paid when legalizing a vehicle in Portugal. It has two components — engine displacement (cm³) and environmental (CO₂ emissions) — and is reduced according to the car’s age. Diesel cars pay a surcharge; EVs are exempt and plug-in hybrids get a 75% reduction.
ISV reduction by vehicle age (official table)
| Age (since first registration) | ISV reduction |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | 10% |
| > 1 to 2 years | 20% |
| > 2 to 3 years | 28% |
| > 3 to 4 years | 35% |
| > 4 to 5 years | 43% |
| > 5 to 6 years | 52% |
| > 6 to 7 years | 60% |
| > 7 to 8 years | 65% |
| > 8 to 9 years | 70% |
| > 9 to 10 years | 75% |
| Over 10 years | 80% |
ISV 2025 vs 2026: what changed
Nothing in the rates: the 2026 State Budget did not raise ISV — the engine-size and CO₂ tables are exactly the same as in 2025 (a 0% increase). Plug-in hybrids still pay only 25% of the tax; the one technical novelty is the emissions criterion aligned with the Euro 6e-bis standard. In practice, a simulation made with the 2025 tables is still valid in 2026.
ISV examples by model (2026)
Values calculated with this simulator for typical configurations, age reduction applied. Your exact car may differ with the CO₂ on its certificate (COC/DAV).
| Tesla Model 3 (2021, electric) | €0 |
| VW Passat GTE (2019, PHEV 1.4, 40 g NEDC) | ≈ €163 |
| Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDI (2019, 117 g NEDC) | ≈ €194 |
| BMW X3 xDrive30e (2021, PHEV 2.0, 49 g WLTP) | ≈ €714 |
| Citroën C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi (2019, 106 g NEDC) | ≈ €1,866 |
| VW Sharan 2.0 TDI (2014, 146 g NEDC) | ≈ €2,831 |
| Lexus GS 450h (2006, hybrid 3.5, 186 g NEDC) | ≈ €3,715 |
| Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 (2021, 3.0, 212 g WLTP) | ≈ €9,894 |
| Mercedes G 55 AMG (2008, 5.4, 348 g NEDC) | ≈ €12,499 |
Diesel includes the fixed €500 surcharge; plug-in hybrids pay 25% of the ISV. Always confirm the exact amount with your car's real CO₂ in the simulator above.
What about IUC? The 2026 annual road-tax table
Besides the one-off ISV, every car in Portugal pays the IUC yearly. For cars registered after July 2007 (category B): an engine-size component + a CO₂ component, multiplied by the first-registration-year coefficient (1.15 for 2010 onwards). Diesel pays a surcharge; EVs are exempt.
| Engine size | Rate |
|---|---|
| ≤ 1250 cm³ | 31,77 € |
| 1251–1750 cm³ | 63,74 € |
| 1751–2500 cm³ | 127,35 € |
| > 2500 cm³ | 435,84 € |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | Rate |
|---|---|
| ≤ 140 g/km | 65,15 € |
| 141–205 g/km | 97,63 € |
| 206–260 g/km | 212,04 € |
| > 260 g/km | 363,25 € |
Examples (registered 2010+):
- 1.0 petrol, 132 g — ≈ €111/year
- 1.5 diesel, 120 g — ≈ €158/year (incl. diesel surcharge)
- 2.0 diesel, 150 g — ≈ €279/year
Official 2026 values (unchanged vs 2024/25). The exact amount is on the AT payment note; pre-2007 cars use the lower category-A table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ISV?
It is the Portuguese Vehicle Tax, paid once when a car is registered in Portugal. It is based on engine size and CO₂ emissions, with a reduction for the vehicle’s age.
How is the ISV calculated?
The displacement component and the environmental (CO₂) component are added, the age reduction is applied and, for diesel, a surcharge. Our simulator does this automatically.
Do electric cars pay ISV?
No. Fully electric vehicles are exempt from ISV. Qualifying plug-in hybrids get a 75% reduction.
Is the simulator official?
It is an accurate estimate based on the 2026 tables. The official amount is set in the Vehicle Customs Declaration (DAV) on the tax authority portal.
Can you help me import and legalize the car?
Yes. We handle the whole turnkey process — from choosing the car to registration in Portugal. Message us on WhatsApp for a quote.
Do I pay ISV if I move my residence to Portugal?
Not necessarily. A residence transfer qualifies for a full ISV exemption (Art. 58 CISV): you need 6+ months living abroad and 6+ months owning the car, with a free application within 12 months. The annual IUC road tax still applies.
Is there an official Finanças ISV simulator?
There is — inside the Portal das Finanças, in the customs declaration (DAV) area, but it requires a login and is built for people already filing the paperwork. Our simulator uses the same current tables and calculates in seconds, no sign-in. The definitive amount is always the one the tax office confirms in the DAV.
Two routes to the same car: import it, or buy it in Portugal with an inspection
Importing from Germany makes sense when the model is rare here or the ISV maths works in your favour. For many everyday cars the smarter route is a car already on Portuguese plates: we inspect it for €150 anywhere in the country (145 points, paint gauge, OBD, PDF report on the spot) or find, inspect and negotiate it for you in the €450 package. Send us the listing — we will tell you which route is cheaper in your case.
Pre-purchase inspection — €150 Inspection cases Import from Germany — €2,000 flat
