UK Car Tax (VED) Calculator 2025

Estimate how much Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) you must pay in 2025 based on CO₂ emissions, fuel type, vehicle age and list price. Includes first-year and standard rates.

UK Car Tax (VED) Calculator

Estimate your Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) based on CO₂ emissions, fuel type, and car price for the 2025/26 tax year.

Estimates only — based on UK Government 2025/26 VED rates.

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First-Year Rate £0.00
Standard Annual Rate £0.00
Expensive Car Supplement £0.00
Details Amount (£)
CO₂ Emissions 0 g/km
Fuel Type -
Car Value 0.00
Total Payable £0.00

 

Car Tax (VED) Rates 2025

First-Year Rates (New Cars Registered After April 2017)
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) First-Year VED
0£0
1–50£10
51–75£30
76–90£130
91–100£165
101–110£185
111–130£210
131–150£255
151–170£645
171–190£1040
191–225£1565
226–255£2260
Over 255£2705
Standard Annual Rates (From Year 2 Onwards)
Petrol / Diesel £190
Hybrid / Mild Hybrid £180
Electric Vehicle £0
Expensive Car Supplement
Cars with list price over £40,000 +£390 per year (Years 2–6)

Rates apply to cars registered after April 2017. Older vehicles use different tax bands. See full details on the UK Government VED Rate Tables.

How UK Car Tax (VED) Works

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as car tax or road tax, is charged based on a cars CO₂ emissions, fuel type, and sometimes its list price. Newer cars pay a first-year rate, while all cars pay a standard annual rate afterwards.

  • First-Year Rate – based on official CO₂ emissions.
  • Standard Rate – fixed annual amount depending on fuel type.
  • £40,000+ Premium – an extra charge for higher-value cars.
  • Electric Cars (EVs) – currently pay £0 VED.

For related tax calculations, you may also find these useful:

This calculator combines these rules to estimate your total car tax.

Car Tax Examples

Electric Car – 0g/km
  • First-year: £0
  • Standard rate: £0
  • Total Annual Cost: £0
Petrol Car – 120g/km
  • First-year: £210
  • Standard rate: £190
  • Total Year 1: £400
Diesel Car – 180g/km
  • First-year: £1040
  • Standard rate: £190
  • Total Year 1: £1230

Frequently Asked Questions

Mostly yes, for newer cars. Vehicles registered before 2017 use different bands. You can check all historic tables on the VED rate tables.

Currently EVs pay £0 tax. Future rule changes may update these rates. Refer to the official DVLA guidance.

This UK Car Tax (VED) Calculator uses official HMRC and DVLA 2025 rates, including first-year CO₂-based charges, standard annual rates, and the premium vehicle supplement. For detailed policy information visit the HMRC website.