Money & grants · UK guidance
How much road tax do electric cars pay?
EVs are no longer generally exempt from vehicle tax. For 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, many electric cars pay the £200 standard annual rate. The first-registration date and original list price affect the amount, so check the exact vehicle.
Registration date matters
For electric cars first registered on or after 1 April 2025, GOV.UK lists £10 for the first year and £200 afterwards at the current rates. Those registered from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2025 pay £200. The listed rate for electric cars registered from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 is £20.
The expensive-car supplement
An electric car first registered on or after 1 April 2025 with an original list price over £50,000 can also attract the expensive-car supplement for five years, starting in the second year. A discounted or used purchase price is not the same as the original list price.
Use the current bill for your budget
Rates can change. Check the official guidance and the DVLA amount for the vehicle before committing. This page explains vehicle excise duty for the stated tax period; it is not a forecast of every future motoring charge.
Sources and checks
Source information checked on 24 September 2026. Schemes, prices and rules can change. Practical checklists are our guidance, not official eligibility decisions.