How much is road tax for an electric car in 2025?

£10 in the first year for new EVs registered from 1 April 2025, then £195/year from year 2 — the same standard rate as petrol and diesel cars.

How do I check my vehicles current VED status?

Use the DVLAs free online checker at gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax or call 0300 123 4321.

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Vehicle Road Tax (VED) Calculator 2025 — Including EV Road Tax from April 2025

Q: What is the expensive car supplement?

An additional £425/year for vehicles with a list price over £40,000, applied in years 2–6 of registration. This applies to EVs, hybrids, and conventional vehicles alike.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates changed significantly from 1 April 2025. Electric vehicles now pay road tax for the first time. This calculator shows your exact annual road tax based on your vehicle's fuel type, first registration date, and CO2 emissions.

🚗 Road Tax (VED) Calculator — 2025/26

EVs pay road tax from April 2025. Rates depend on fuel type, CO2 emissions, and first registration date.

Fuel type

First registered

CO₂ emissions (g/km) — check V5C logbook

List price when new (£)Over £40,000 attracts expensive car supplement

Major Changes from April 2025

From 1 April 2025, electric vehicles lost their VED exemption and began paying road tax for the first time:

New EVs: £10 in the first registration year, then £195/year standard rate from year 2
Existing EVs (registered before 1 April 2025): £195/year standard rate from 2025/26
Plug-in hybrids: Now taxed at the same standard rate as petrol/diesel (£195/year) — the £10 discount was removed
Expensive car supplement: Still applies to all vehicles (including EVs) with a list price over £40,000, adding £425/year for years 2–6

Why do EVs now pay road tax?+

The EV VED exemption was introduced to encourage EV adoption. As EV sales have grown substantially, the government decided to bring EVs into the VED system from April 2025 to ensure all motorists contribute to road funding. The rate for EVs is the standard £195/year — the same as an average petrol or diesel car.

What is the expensive car supplement?+

An additional annual charge of £425 for vehicles with a list price (when new) of over £40,000. It applies from the second year of registration for 5 years (years 2–6). After year 6, you just pay the standard rate. It applies to all vehicles including electric cars — many popular EVs exceed the £40,000 threshold.

Do I need to pay road tax on a SORN vehicle?+

No. If you have declared a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN), you do not pay VED. However, you cannot drive or park the vehicle on a public road while it is SORNed. SORN is free and can be done online at gov.uk.