Instead, vehicles will have to pay tax spending on the amount of emissions models produce, with the highest polluting petrol and diesel cars most affected.

With most double cab pick-ups carrying diesel engines, fees are set to rise dramatically, damaging drivers’ wallets.

Car repair and servicing experts at Bumper suggested some road users could see bills hit an eye-watering £15,000.

Bumper explained: “The new pick-up truck tax changes will depend on what kind of vehicle you own. Let’s quickly look at an example.

“If you drive a company-owned vehicle that falls into the highest BiK bracket for company cars, you may end up paying as much as £15,000 per year. This is almost three times the current flat rate for light commercial vehicles.

“It’s a significant hit for tradespeople who depend on these trucks for their work.”

A double cab pickup truck is classified as a vehicle with two rows of front seats and an open load area behind it.

However, businesses have been handed a lifeline with transitional arrangements in place.

Companies who buy or lease a double cab pick-up before 6 April 2025 can use the existing rates until April 2029.

Meanwhile, there were concerns that employers transferring a double cab pick-up to another employee would also be caught out.

However, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently stressed that this was not the case, with firms still able to treat the model as a van for tax purposes until 2029.