Electric car tax
Electric cars have paid vehicle tax since 1 April 2025. A new one pays £10 for the first year, then £200 a year.
From GOV.UK, for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Result
Vehicle tax for this car is £200 a year, paid in one go.
| First payment, when new | £10 |
|---|---|
| 12 monthly Direct Debits, in total | £210 |
| 6 months | £110 |
| 6 months by Direct Debit | £105 |
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| First payment, when the car is first registered | 0g/km | £10.00 |
| Standard rate, from the second payment | Same for petrol, diesel, electric and alternative fuel | 200 GBP a year |
Where the figures come from
This sum uses only the numbers you entered.
What electric cars pay
| First registered | Vehicle tax |
|---|---|
| On or after 1 April 2025 | £10 for the first year, then £200 a year. Plus £440 a year for 5 years if the list price was over £50,000. |
| 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2025 | £200 a year. No expensive car supplement. |
| 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 | £20 a year (band A). |
Electric vans pay the van rate, and electric motorcycles the rate for the smallest engines. Hybrids pay what petrol and diesel cars pay for their age and emissions. From GOV.UK: Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles, checked 14 November 2026.