Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles
How the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes affect your vehicle.
You need to pay vehicle tax if you have an electric, zero or low emission car, van or motorcycle. This change was introduced on 1 April 2025 and applies to both new and existing vehicles. The amount you’ll need to pay depends on the type of vehicle and when it was registered.
The following vehicle tax rates apply from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
How the changes affect your vehicle
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered on or after 1 April 2025
You’ll pay £10 for the first year. After that, you’ll pay the standard rate of £200.
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025
You’ll pay the standard rate of £200.
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017
You’ll pay the standard rate of £20.
Hybrid and alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs)
The £10 annual discount for hybrid and AFVs has been removed. The rate you will pay depends on when the vehicle was first registered. If the vehicle was:
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registered before 1 April 2017 - this rate will depend on the vehicle’s CO2 emissions (check the rates for these vehicles)
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registered on or after 1 April 2017 - you will pay the standard rate (£200)
Electric vans
Most electric vans have moved to the standard annual rate for light goods vehicles. Check the rates for these vehicles.
Electric motorcycles
Electric motorcycles and tricycles have moved to the annual rate for the smallest engine size. Check the rates for these vehicles.
Additional rate (expensive car supplement)
If you have an electric or zero-emission vehicle registered on or after 1 April 2025 with a list price of £50,000 or more, you’ll need to pay the:
- standard rate
- additional rate
The additional rate applies for 5 years, starting from the second year of vehicle tax.
Updates to this page
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Updated to show the rates applicable from 1 April 2026
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Updated information for electric, zero and low emission cars, vans and motorcycles in line with the latest vehicle tax rates.
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Updated vehicle tax information for electric, zero or low emission vehicles
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The page has been updated to improve legibility following user feedback.
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Added translation