Poland car import excise calculator (akcyza)
Poland levies no annual car tax; the recurring cost is the import excise (akcyza), 3.1% of value up to 2,000 cm3 and 18.6% above.
Worked example: with Wartość pojazdu of 30,000, this model computes Akcyza of 930 PLN. See the full breakdown.
✓ Verified against 2 self-test cases Updated for 2026 · sources checked 2026-08-02
How akcyza in Poland is calculated
Private cars in Poland pay no annual ownership tax. The charge drivers search for is the excise (akcyza) due when a car is brought into the country, a one-time percentage of the vehicle's value.
The rate is 3.1% for engines up to 2,000 cm3 and 18.6% above; hybrids pay half and electric cars are exempt. The calculator takes value, displacement and the hybrid flag. Estimate, not tax advice.
Worked example
| Wartość pojazdu (PLN) | 30000 |
|---|---|
| Pojemność silnika (cm³) | 1598 |
| Hybryda | no |
| Rate ✓ | 0.031 |
| Akcyza ✓ | 930 |
Every row is computed by the engine from the inputs above. Rows marked ✓ are additionally pinned by a published self-test vector.
Frequently asked questions
How much is akcyza on a 1.6 petrol worth 30,000 PLN?
A 1,598 cm3 car is under the 2,000 cm3 threshold, so excise is 3.1% of value, about 930 PLN. Above 2,000 cm3 the rate jumps to 18.6%.
Does Poland have an annual road tax?
No — private cars pay no recurring tax. The one-time import excise is the main tax event.
Are hybrids and EVs cheaper?
Hybrids pay half the normal rate and fully electric cars are exempt from the excise.
Sources
- Akcyza — samochody (podatki.gov.pl) · checked 2026-08-02
Estimate. Not tax advice. The verification badge means the model reproduces the stated formula through 2 self-test cases; the sources support that the formula matches the rules.
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