Car tax bands and rates
Every vehicle tax rate for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, from GOV.UK. The tables below are read from GOV.UK and checked before the site is built.
From GOV.UK, checked 14 November 2026.
Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017
First payment, when the car is first registered
| CO2 | Petrol, RDE2 diesel, electric and alternative fuel | 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 |
From the second payment
| Payment | Standard rate | With the supplement (list price over £40,000) |
|---|---|---|
| Single 12 month payment | £200 | £640 |
| 12 monthly Direct Debits, in total | £210 | £672 |
| Single 6 month payment | £110 | £352 |
| 6 months by Direct Debit | £105 | £336 |
The supplement is £440 a year for five years from the second payment. For electric cars registered from 1 April 2025 it applies over £50,000; electric cars registered before then do not pay it. More on the supplement.
Cars registered from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017: bands A to M
| Band | CO2 | 12 months | 12 Direct Debits | 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | up to 100g/km | £20 | £21 | Not available |
| Band B | 101 to 110g/km | £20 | £21 | Not available |
| Band C | 111 to 120g/km | £35 | £36.75 | Not available |
| Band D | 121 to 130g/km | £170 | £178.50 | £93.50 |
| Band E | 131 to 140g/km | £200 | £210 | £110 |
| Band F | 141 to 150g/km | £225 | £236.25 | £123.75 |
| Band G | 151 to 165g/km | £275 | £288.75 | £151.25 |
| Band H | 166 to 175g/km | £325 | £341.25 | £178.75 |
| Band I | 176 to 185g/km | £360 | £378 | £198 |
| Band J | 186 to 200g/km | £410 | £430.50 | £225.50 |
| Band K | 201 to 225g/km | £445 | £467.25 | £244.75 |
| Band L | 226 to 255g/km | £760 | £798 | £418 |
| Band M | over 255g/km | £790 | £829.50 | £434.50 |
Band K also includes cars over 225g/km registered before 23 March 2006. Electric cars in this period are in band A.
Cars and vans registered before 1 March 2001
| Engine | 12 months | 12 Direct Debits | 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1549cc | £230 | £241.50 | £126.50 |
| Over 1549cc | £375 | £393.75 | £206.25 |
Vans up to 3,500kg
Registered on or after 1 March 2001: £360 a year, or £378 by 12 Direct Debits. Some Euro 4 and Euro 5 vans pay £140. Van tax.
Motorcycles
| Engine | 12 months | 12 Direct Debits | 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (zero emission) | £27 | £28.35 | Not available |
| Up to 150cc | £27 | £28.35 | Not available |
| 151 to 400cc | £59 | £61.95 | £32.45 |
| 401 to 600cc | £90 | £94.50 | £49.50 |
| Over 600cc | £125 | £131.25 | £68.75 |
From GOV.UK: Vehicle tax rates and GOV.UK: Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles, checked 14 November 2026. "Not available" means GOV.UK does not offer that way to pay.