# Car tax calculator 2026/27: UK vehicle tax (VED)

URL: https://computenow.co.uk/vehicle-tax-calculator/

> Work out your car tax (VED) from April 2026 by registration date, fuel and CO2: first-year rates, the £200 standard rate and the expensive car supplement.

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# Vehicle tax calculator

Work out your car tax (vehicle tax, or VED) for the year, including the first-year rate and the expensive car supplement.
Rates from 1 April 2026Rates checked 18 October 2026
By the ComputeNow team, checked against GOV.UK and HMRC[Sources (2)](#sources)[How we calculate](https://computenow.co.uk/methodology/)

Your vehicle tax is
£200.00
a year, the standard rate for a car registered after April 2017

## How it adds up

| Item | Per year |
| --- | --- |
| Standard rate | £200.00 |
| Expensive car supplement | £0.00 |
| Total vehicle tax for 12 months | £200.00 |

This is an estimate, not advice. Check the exact amount on GOV.UK using your registration number before you pay.

### Next steps

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[Your vehicle tax is £200.00 Breakdown](#result)

## How car tax (VED) is worked out

Cars first registered from 1 April 2017 pay a first-year rate based on their CO2 emissions, then a flat standard rate of £200 a year from the second year.
If the car cost more than £40,000 when new (£50,000 for an electric car), you also pay a £440 supplement each year for five years, starting in the second year. Electric cars registered before 1 April 2025 do not pay it.
Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay by CO2 band, from £20 in bands A and B to £790 in band M.

## Common questions

### How much is car tax in 2026/27?

Most cars registered from 1 April 2017 pay the standard rate of £200.00 a year from their second year. In the first year the rate depends on CO2 emissions, from £10.00 for a zero-emission car to £5,690.00.

### Do electric cars pay car tax?

Yes, since April 2025. An electric car pays £10.00 in its first year, then the standard £200.00 a year. Electric cars registered from 1 April 2025 with a list price over £50,000 also pay the expensive car supplement.

### What is the expensive car supplement?

An extra £440.00 a year for 5 years, starting in the second year, on cars with a list price over £40,000 (£50,000 for electric cars).

### Does paying car tax monthly cost more?

Yes. Monthly Direct Debit costs 5% more over the year, and paying every 6 months costs a little more than paying for 12 months at once.

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## Guides and help

### Our guides

[Car tax in 2026: rates for every car First-year rates, the standard rate and the expensive car supplement](https://computenow.co.uk/guides/car-tax-2026/)

### Official services and free advice

[Tax your vehicle GOV.UK: pay vehicle tax online](https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax)[Check if a vehicle is taxed GOV.UK: by registration number](https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax)[Check MOT history GOV.UK: mileage and past faults before you buy](https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history)

## Sources

Each source was last checked on 18 October 2026.

- [GOV.UK: Vehicle tax rate tables](https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables)
- [GOV.UK: Rates for cars registered 2001 to 2017](https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001)
These results are an estimate, not financial advice. They use the 2026/27 rates in force on 24 October 2026 and the inputs shown, so your actual tax, pay or costs may differ. Before making a decision about your money, check the figures with HMRC or your provider, or speak to a regulated financial adviser. Free, impartial guidance is available from MoneyHelper.
This page explains the rules using the 2026/27 rates in force on 24 October 2026. It is general information, not financial advice. For decisions about your own money, speak to a regulated financial adviser, or get free, impartial guidance from MoneyHelper.