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Vehicle Road Tax (VED) Calculator 2025/26

From April 2025, electric and low-emission vehicles pay road tax for the first time. Use this calculator to find your exact VED rate — including first-year rates, the standard rate, and the expensive car supplement (£620/year for cars over £40,000).

Your Vehicle

Fuel type CO₂ emissions (g/km) Find on your V5C logbook or gov.uk vehicle checker List price when new (£) Includes options — affects expensive car supplement Registration date Is this the first year of registration?

Your VED Rate

Annual road tax

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Standard rate

Standard annual rate

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Expensive car supplement

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First-year rate (if applicable)

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6-month payment

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Direct debit (monthly)

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2025/26 VED Rate Changes

The most significant change for 2025/26 is the extension of VED to zero-emission vehicles. From 1 April 2025:

New electric cars (registered April 2025+): £10 first-year rate, then £195/year standard rate
Existing EVs (registered April 2017–March 2025): £195/year standard rate from April 2025
EVs over £40,000 list price: Also pay the £620/year expensive car supplement for 5 years (years 2–6 of ownership)
Petrol/diesel: All rates increased by RPI inflation

Find your vehicle's exact emissions and registration details on the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service.