Car Tax Calculator (VED) 2026/27
Enter your car’s CO2 emissions and fuel type to see what vehicle tax costs.
| First year (registration) | £455 |
|---|---|
| Standard rate from the second payment | £200 a year |
| Expensive car supplement (not due: list price is under £40,000) | £0 |
| Yearly vehicle tax after the first year | £200 |
The supplement applies to cars with a list price over £40,000 and lasts for five years from the second time the car is taxed. Pay monthly by Direct Debit and you pay £210 instead of £200 a year for the standard rate.
How vehicle tax works
For cars registered on or after 1 April 2017 you pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions when the car is first registered, then a flat £200 a year standard rate. Cars with a list price over £40,000 (£50,000 for electric cars) pay an extra £440 a year for five years from the second payment.
Example: a £30,000 petrol car with 120g/km pays £455 in the first year, then £200 a year. A £55,000 electric car pays £10 in the first year, then £640 a year, because of the supplement.
First-year rates (cars registered from 1 April 2017)
| CO2 emissions | Petrol, hybrid, electric and RDE2 diesel | Other diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0g/km | £10 | £10 |
| 1 to 50g/km | £115 | £135 |
| 51 to 75g/km | £135 | £280 |
| 76 to 90g/km | £280 | £365 |
| 91 to 100g/km | £365 | £405 |
| 101 to 110g/km | £405 | £455 |
| 111 to 130g/km | £455 | £560 |
| 131 to 150g/km | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151 to 170g/km | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171 to 190g/km | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191 to 225g/km | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226 to 255g/km | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255g/km | £5,690 | £5,690 |
Cars registered 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017
These cars pay a flat rate by CO2 band every year, from £20 (Band A, up to 100g/km) to £790 (Band M, over 255g/km). Select the older registration date above to see your band.
Paying
You can pay every 12 months or in 12 monthly Direct Debit payments (at £210 instead of £200 for the standard rate). Tax your vehicle only on GOV.UK to avoid paying extra to a third-party site. Cars are not taxed automatically when you buy them: the new keeper must tax the vehicle.
Running an electric car? See electric car charging costs. If your employer provides the car, use the company car tax calculator.
Sources: GOV.UK: Vehicle tax rates, GOV.UK: Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles. Figures last checked on 8 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car tax in 2026/27?
The standard rate is £200 a year for most cars, after a first-year rate that depends on CO2 emissions.
Do electric cars pay car tax?
Yes, since April 2025. A new electric car pays £10 in the first year and then the standard £200 rate, plus the expensive car supplement if its list price is over £50,000.
What is the expensive car supplement?
An extra £440 a year for five years on cars with a list price over £40,000, or £50,000 for electric cars. It starts from the second time the car is taxed.
Can I pay car tax monthly?
Yes, by Direct Debit. The standard rate is £210 over 12 monthly payments, slightly more than the £200 annual payment.
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Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.