Calculate your exact UK road tax (VED) using official 2025 DVLA rates. Get instant costs for any vehicle based on CO2 emissions, fuel type, and first registration date.
Enter your vehicle details below to calculate the exact road tax using official 2025 DVLA rates.
This determines which tax system applies to your vehicle
Found on your V5C (log book) or manufacturer specifications
Vehicles over £40,000 pay an additional premium rate for 5 years
Tax bands are based on your vehicle's CO2 emissions (g/km). Lower emissions = lower tax.
Different rates apply for vehicles first registered before/after April 2017.
Electric vehicles pay £0. Alternative fuels get £10 discount. Diesel rates vary by emissions.
| CO2 Emissions (g/km) | First Year Rate | Standard Rate | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | £0 | £0 | Electric |
| 1-50 | £10 | £180 | Petrol/Diesel |
| 51-75 | £25 | £180 | Petrol/Diesel |
| 76-90 | £120 | £180 | Petrol/Diesel |
| 255+ | £2,745 | £180 | High emissions |
* Alternative fuel vehicles (hybrid, LPG, CNG) receive £10 discount on standard rates
Road tax must be paid when you first register a vehicle, and then renewed annually. The renewal date is shown on your V5C (log book) and you can renew up to 2 months before it expires.
Pure electric vehicles (0 CO2 emissions) are currently exempt from road tax. However, from April 2025, electric vehicles will start paying the standard rate (£180) if they cost over £40,000 when new.
Vehicles manufactured before 1st January 1984 are exempt from road tax as "historic vehicles". You still need to register for exemption annually with DVLA.
Yes, you can pay road tax monthly by Direct Debit, but it costs 5% more than paying annually. You can also pay for 6 months at no extra cost.
Imported vehicles need to be registered with DVLA before you can pay road tax. Our V55/5 form service makes the registration process quick and error-free.