Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles
How the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes affect your vehicle.
Electric, zero and low emission cars, vans and motorcycles are now subject to the vehicle tax rates that were introduced on 1 April 2025.
This change 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.
How the changes affect your vehicle
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered on or after 1 April 2025
You will need to pay the lowest first year rate of vehicle tax set at £10 from 1 April 2025. From the second tax payment onwards, you will pay the standard rate of £195.
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025
You will pay the standard rate of £195.
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017
The tax rate for these vehicles is £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 current rates for these vehicles)
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registered on or after 1 April 2017 - you will pay the standard rate (£195)
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)
New electric and zero emission vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2025 with the list price exceeding £40,000 attract the standard rate, plus the expensive car supplement for the first 5 years from the start of the second licence.
Updates to this page
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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