Car Tax Calculator (VED)
Work out how much vehicle tax you'll pay on a car in 2026/27, based on when it was first registered, its CO2 emissions and fuel type.
Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017
After the first year, most cars pay a flat £200 a year (12 months in one go). Cars with a list price over £40,000, or over £50,000 if electric, pay £640 for years two to six. The first-year rate depends on CO2, from £10 for electric cars up to £5,690 for cars over 255g/km.
Cars registered 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017
| Band | CO2 (g/km) | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| A | Up to 100 | £20 |
| B | 101 to 110 | £20 |
| C | 111 to 120 | £35 |
| D | 121 to 130 | £170 |
| E | 131 to 140 | £200 |
| F | 141 to 150 | £225 |
| G | 151 to 165 | £275 |
| H | 166 to 175 | £325 |
| I | 176 to 185 | £360 |
| J | 186 to 200 | £410 |
| K | 201 to 225 | £445 |
| L | 226 to 255 | £760 |
| M | Over 255 | £790 |
Cars over 225g/km registered before 23 March 2006 are in band K.
Cars registered before 1 March 2001
Taxed on engine size: £230 a year up to 1,549cc and £375 above that.
How much is car tax in 2026/27?
For most cars registered since 1 April 2017, the standard rate is £200 a year from the second tax payment onwards. Cars with a list price over £40,000, or over £50,000 for electric cars, pay an extra £440 a year for five years, making £640. Older cars are taxed on CO2 emissions or engine size.
Do electric cars pay car tax now?
Yes. Since April 2025 electric cars pay vehicle tax. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year and then the standard £200 a year. Electric cars registered from 1 April 2025 with a list price over £50,000 also pay the £440 expensive car supplement for five years. Electric cars registered between 2001 and 2017 pay the lowest band rate of £20.
What is the expensive car supplement?
An extra £440 a year for cars with a list price over £40,000 (or over £50,000 for electric cars). It is paid for five years, starting from the second time the car is taxed. The list price is the published price before discounts, including options, not what you paid.
Is it cheaper to pay car tax annually?
Yes. Paying 12 months in one go costs the standard amount, while 12 monthly Direct Debits add 5%. Six-month payments also cost slightly more over a year.
Do classic cars pay car tax?
Cars built more than 40 years ago can be registered in the historic vehicle tax class and are exempt, as long as they are not used commercially. You still need to tax the vehicle, but it costs nothing.
Source: GOV.UK: Vehicle tax rates, rates from 1 April 2026. Check a specific car with the DVLA vehicle enquiry service.