UK road tax rates
Vehicle Excise Duty for every car, van and motorbike on UK roads. Updated for the 2026-27 tax year.
Standard rates this year
| Registration period | Year 1 | Year 2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1 March 2001 (under 1549cc) | £230 | £230 |
| Before 1 March 2001 (1549cc and over) | £375 | £375 |
| 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 | £20 – £790 | By CO2 band |
| 1 April 2017 onwards | £10 – £5,690 | £200 |
Cars with a list price over £40,000 (£50,000 for zero-emission) pay an additional £440 per year for five years, starting from the second tax payment.