Car tax calculator
Work out your Vehicle Excise Duty for 2026/27 from your car's registration date, CO2 emissions and list price.
Your car
Rates for 2026/27, from GOV.UK. Check the exact amount when you tax your vehicle.
First-year rates for new cars
| CO2 (g/km) | Petrol, hybrid and RDE2 diesel | Other diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £10 | £10 |
| 1 to 50 | £115 | £135 |
| 51 to 75 | £135 | £280 |
| 76 to 90 | £280 | £365 |
| 91 to 100 | £365 | £405 |
| 101 to 110 | £405 | £455 |
| 111 to 130 | £455 | £560 |
| 131 to 150 | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151 to 170 | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171 to 190 | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191 to 225 | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226 to 255 | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255 | £5,690 | £5,690 |
From the second payment, cars registered from April 2017 pay £200 a year, plus £440 for five years if the list price was over the threshold.
Cars registered March 2001 to March 2017
| Band | CO2 (g/km) | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| A | Up to 100 | £20 |
| B | 101 to 110 | £20 |
| C | 111 to 120 | £35 |
| D | 121 to 130 | £170 |
| E | 131 to 140 | £200 |
| F | 141 to 150 | £225 |
| G | 151 to 165 | £275 |
| H | 166 to 175 | £325 |
| I | 176 to 185 | £360 |
| J | 186 to 200 | £410 |
| K | 201 to 225 | £445 |
| L | 226 to 255 | £760 |
| M | Over 255 | £790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is car tax in 2026/27?
Most cars first registered from 1 April 2017 pay £200 a year. Cars that cost over £40,000 new (£50,000 for zero-emission cars registered from April 2025) pay an extra £440 a year for five years from the second payment.
How much is car tax for an older car?
Cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017 pay by CO2 band, from £20 a year in bands A and B to £790 in band M.
Do electric cars pay car tax?
Yes, since April 2025. New electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then £200.
Is it cheaper to pay car tax annually?
Yes. Paying by monthly direct debit adds 5%.