Car tax (VED) calculator
See the first year rate, the standard rate and whether the expensive car supplement applies for a car registered from April 2017.
Official WLTP figure from the car's data. Plug-in hybrids use the weighted figure.
Cars registered before 1 April 2017 use a different system and are not covered here.
The published list price when new, including options. Used only to test the expensive car supplement.
First year rates, 2026/27 registrations
| CO2 (g/km) | Petrol, RDE2 diesel, electric | Other diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £10 | £10 |
| 1 to 50 | £115 | £135 |
| 51 to 75 | £135 | £280 |
| 76 to 90 | £280 | £365 |
| 91 to 100 | £365 | £405 |
| 101 to 110 | £405 | £455 |
| 111 to 130 | £455 | £560 |
| 131 to 150 | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151 to 170 | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171 to 190 | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191 to 225 | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226 to 255 | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255 | £5,690 | £5,690 |
Car Lease Deals UK, carleasedealsuk.co.uk. VED rates: gov.uk vehicle tax rate tables, 2026/27 tax year. Printed . An estimate, not advice.
| First year rate | £455 |
|---|---|
| Standard yearly rate | £200 |
| Expensive car supplement | Enter a list price to test |
| Typical yearly cost, years two to six | £200 |
| Total, years one to six | £1,455 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the expensive car supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 pay an extra yearly charge on top of the standard rate in years two to six. From April 2025 this started to apply to new electric cars too, with a £50,000 threshold for electric cars, which gov.uk applies to electric cars registered from 1 April 2025.
Do electric cars pay road tax now?
Yes. Since 1 April 2025 electric cars pay £10 in the first year and then the standard rate, where before they paid nothing.
Why is the first-year tax so high on some cars?
The first-year rate rises steeply with CO2 emissions to discourage the most polluting cars. After year one almost every car pays the same standard rate.
Does leasing change the road tax?
No. Road tax is included in a lease and the leasing company pays it, but the amount is still set by these official rates. This tool shows what that tax costs.
Is the list price the same as what I paid?
Use the published list price when new, including factory options. Discounts you negotiated do not change the supplement test.