2026 fiscal horsepower rates by region: understand and calculate your carte grise

The cost of a carte grise depends mainly on the regional tax (line Y1), itself calculated from the fiscal horsepower (CV) rate set by each region. In 2026, this rate varies widely from one region to another: from €30 in Mayotte up to nearly €69 in Île-de-France. This guide explains the calculation logic, details age coefficients and “clean vehicle” rules, provides the full rate table, offers concrete examples (passenger car, utility, electric, classic) and points you to our tools for a precise estimate.

The amounts below match the schedules built into our calculation engine. They may change: always check with a tax calculator or the carte grise cost calculator before confirming an order.

What are fiscal horsepower (CV) and the Y1 tax?

Fiscal power, expressed in fiscal horsepower (CV), appears on the registration certificate (often box P.6). It is not engine power in DIN horsepower or kilowatts: it is an administrative value used to tax the vehicle. Two cars with the same engine can have different CV figures depending on the year and administrative method; conversely, a high DIN-power SUV can still be “average” in CV terms.

The regional tax Y1 is generally the largest item in the total cost on a change of ownership or a first French registration. Basic formula:

Y1 ≈ number of CV × regional CV rate × age coefficient (− any clean-vehicle exemption), then rounded to the nearest euro.

The holder’s département of residence determines the applicable region — not the historical registration département of older Fxx plates, nor the département where the vehicle was purchased. If you move from Lille to Marseille, the next change of ownership will use the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur rate, not Hauts-de-France.

How is the carte grise price calculated in 2026?

The total amount shown on a quote or simulator combines several taxes:

• Y1 — regional tax: CV × regional rate × age coefficient (− any exemption).
• Y2 — parafiscal / vocational training tax: mainly applies to certain commercial or specific vehicles on a change of ownership. A classic passenger car usually has none.
• Y3 — malus / CO₂ tax: based on emissions, year of first registration and the grids in force. Separate from fiscal horsepower.
• Y4 — fixed management tax: a flat fee for processing / management.
• Y5 — delivery fee: another flat fee linked to issuing the title.

For a region-by-region reading outside a full calculation, also see our page on regional carte grise taxes.

The age coefficient: under 10 years vs over 10 years

For most passenger cars, the schedule uses a coefficient of 100% if the vehicle is under 10 years since first registration, and 50% beyond that. In other words, an 11-year-old vehicle often pays half the regional tax of an otherwise identical 8-year-old car, at the same CV and region.

Points to watch:

• Age is calculated from the date of first registration (France or abroad), not from the purchase date with the seller.
• The 10-year threshold is a full threshold: at 9 years and 11 months, the coefficient generally remains 100%.
• Some vehicle types (two-wheelers, utilities, agricultural, etc.) have their own coefficients in the schedules: the simulator applies the correct baremeMoins10 / baremePlus10.
• An imported vehicle keeps its foreign first-registration date for the age calculation — hence the need for a clear, readable title.

Clean vehicles: 2026 exemptions

Electric vehicles (and certain “very clean” ones, notably hydrogen under the schedules) may benefit from a full regional-tax exemption in most regions. Hybrids, E85, LPG and other so-called “clean” fuels are no longer exempt in most regions.

Special case Hauts-de-France: since April 2026, the electric / hydrogen exemption there is often partial (50%) rather than total. An electric car registered in Lille may therefore still carry a non-zero Y1, unlike the same vehicle registered in Lyon or Nantes.

Practical consequences:

• Always enter the vehicle’s real energy type (electric, petrol, diesel, hybrid…) in the simulator.
• Do not confuse “Crit’Air 1” with “Y1 exemption”: they are separate regimes.
• A plug-in hybrid generally follows the “so-called clean” treatment (often no Y1 exemption), not the 100% electric path.

From département to region: mapping examples

You enter a département; the system applies the corresponding region rate. Common examples:

Département (e.g.)	Region	2026 rate / CV
75, 77, 78, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95	Île-de-France	68,95 €
59, 62, 80, 02, 60	Hauts-de-France	43 €
69, 38, 74, 01, 42…	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes	43 €
31, 34, 66, 11, 30…	Occitanie	59,50 €
13, 83, 06, 84, 04, 05	Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur	60 €
33, 64, 40, 24, 87…	Nouvelle-Aquitaine	58 €
44, 49, 53, 72, 85	Pays de la Loire	51 €
971 (Guadeloupe)	Guadeloupe	41 €

Two holders of the same 7 CV vehicle — one in Paris (75), one in Lille (59) — will not pay the same Y1, even though the plate remains “national”.

2026 fiscal horsepower rates by region

Amount in euros for 1 fiscal CV (before age coefficient and exemptions):

Region	Rate / CV	Clean vehicle exemption (electric)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes	43 €	Yes
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté	60 €	Yes
Bretagne	60 €	Yes
Centre-Val de Loire	60 €	Yes
Corse	53 €	Yes
Grand Est	60 €	Yes
Hauts-de-France	43 €	No / partial
Île-de-France	68,95 €	Yes
Normandie	60 €	Yes
Nouvelle Aquitaine	58 €	Yes
Occitanie	59,50 €	Yes
Pays de la Loire	51 €	Yes
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	60 €	Yes
Guadeloupe	41 €	Yes
Guyane	42,50 €	Yes
La Réunion	60 €	Yes
Martinique	53 €	Yes
Mayotte	30 €	Yes

The same 7 CV vehicle can therefore cost several dozen euros more in Île-de-France than in Occitanie, even before adding any malus or fixed taxes. Some 2026 rates changed during the year (Île-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Hauts-de-France, PACA, Corse, Réunion): the calculation engine applies the rate in force on the application date.

Worked examples (regional tax Y1 and special cases)

Example 1 — Petrol passenger car, 7 CV, under 10 years, Île-de-France

7 × 68,95 × 100% ≈ 483 € of regional tax (rounded). Y4 and Y5 are added; any malus (Y3) too if the vehicle is subject to it.

Example 2 — Same vehicle in Occitanie

7 × 59,50 × 100% ≈ 417 € of Y1. A gap of about €66 on the regional tax alone.

Example 3 — Same vehicle, over 10 years, Île-de-France

With a 50% age coefficient: 7 × 68,95 × 50% ≈ 241 € of Y1. Fixed taxes (Y4/Y5) still need to be added at the same level.

Example 4 — 100% electric vehicle

In a region that fully exempts “very clean” vehicles, Y1 can fall to 0 €. In Hauts-de-France, with a 50% partial exemption, the same 5 CV electric would give about 5 × 43 × 100% × 50% ≈ 108 € of Y1 (rounded), before fixed taxes.

Example 5 — Utility / Y2-liable vehicle

For a van or commercial vehicle, Y1 follows the same pattern (CV × rate × age), but a Y2 tax (vocational training / transport) may be added on change of ownership. The “carte grise quote” total is therefore not comparable to a passenger car of the same fiscal power. Use the simulator with the correct vehicle type.

Example 6 — Classic / collection status (reminder)

If you already hold the title and only request the collection mention, the registration tax for the amendment is generally limited (around €13.76 excluding service fees), independently of the “CV × region” schedule. If you buy a classic and combine change of ownership with the collection mention, the tax typically follows the schedule for a vehicle over 10 years old for your département. See classic vehicle registration and FFVE certificate step by step.

How to read a quote or simulator result

A good quote breaks down each line:

• Y1 with the detail “X CV × rate × % age (− exemption)”
• Y2 if applicable (otherwise “not applicable”)
• Y3 malus / CO₂ if the vehicle is subject to it
• Y4 + Y5 flat fees
• Service fee of the accredited professional (outside state taxes) if you do not go directly through the ANTS

Check that the département, first-registration date, number of CV (P.6) and energy type match your carte grise or foreign title exactly. An error of one CV or one département can skew the total by dozens of euros.

Common mistakes when simulating

• Confusing DIN power with fiscal CV — only P.6 counts for Y1.
• Using the old plate’s département instead of the new holder’s address.
• Forgetting age and always simulating at 100% for a 12-year-old vehicle.
• Selecting “hybrid” as “electric” and expecting a full exemption.
• Comparing a passenger-car quote to a utility quote without looking at Y2.
• Ignoring the malus on a recent high-emission vehicle: Y1 can look “reasonable” while the total is high because of Y3.
• Simulating a simple change of address as a change of ownership: it is not the same tax regime.

Link with change of ownership and foreign vehicles

On a change of ownership, Y1 is calculated for the new holder according to their département. The seller does not “transfer” tax already paid.

On foreign vehicle registration, the same regional rules apply once the vehicle is known to the SIV (fiscal power, energy, first-registration date). You often also need a tax clearance certificate or 846A, conformity (COC or FFVE certificate for classics), and possibly temporary WW plates — but those documents do not cancel the Y1 logic.

Where to simulate your carte grise precisely?

For a usable figure, use:

• the tax calculator — detailed breakdown of each item;
• the carte grise cost calculator — quick estimate by procedure type;
• the regional taxes page — reading the rate per CV.

These tools rely on the same schedules as our change-of-ownership or foreign-vehicle registration procedures.

FAQ — fiscal horsepower and regional tax

Where do I find the number of CV on the carte grise?

Usually in box P.6 (administrative power). On some older titles, the “CV” mention appears in the technical characteristics section. If in doubt on a foreign title, the professional or simulator can rely on manufacturer / SIV data once the VIN is known.

Département or region?

You enter your département of residence; the system applies the corresponding region rate. You do not choose a region manually.

Does a change of address change the CV price?

The change of address procedure does not, in principle, recalculate a full regional tax like a change of ownership. However, a future change of ownership will use the new holder’s département.

Is the malus included in the fiscal horsepower price?

No. The malus (Y3) is a separate tax, linked mainly to CO₂ / the rules applicable to the vehicle. The CV price only feeds Y1.

Classic vehicle: same calculation?

Moving to collection status has its own taxation rules depending on whether you already hold the title or are buying. See our classic vehicle registration guide and the article FFVE certificate step by step.

Why does my quote differ from a friend’s for the same model?

Département, exact age, energy type, any malus, passenger vs utility type and the effective date of the regional rate are enough to explain large gaps on the “same” commercial model.

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