Car tax calculator 2026/27
Work out how much road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) a car costs, using the rates that apply from 1 April 2026.
Annual car tax (2026/27)
£200
a year (single 12-month payment)
First-year rate for a new car: £455
- If the list price when new was over £40,000, add £440 a year for years 2–6.
Car tax rates 2026/27
Cars registered from 1 April 2017
After the first year, petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars pay the standard rate of £200 a year. Cars with a list price over £40,000 (£50,000 for zero-emission cars) also pay the expensive car supplement of £440 a year for five years, from the second time the car is taxed.
Cars registered 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017
| Band | CO2 (g/km) | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0–100 | £20 |
| B | 101–110 | £20 |
| C | 111–120 | £35 |
| D | 121–130 | £170 |
| E | 131–140 | £200 |
| F | 141–150 | £225 |
| G | 151–165 | £275 |
| H | 166–175 | £325 |
| I | 176–185 | £360 |
| J | 186–200 | £410 |
| K | 201–225 | £445 |
| L | 226–255 | £760 |
| M | Over 255 | £790 |
Cars registered before 23 March 2006 with emissions over 225g/km pay the band K rate.
Cars registered before 1 March 2001
£230 a year for engines up to 1549cc, and £375 a year for larger engines.
Rates shown are for a single 12-month payment.
Rates for 2026/27, checked against the official sources on : GOV.UK vehicle tax rate tables. Tax rules can change at a Budget; we update these tools when they do.
Frequently asked questions
›Where do I find my car's CO2 figure?
On the V5C logbook in section V.7, or run a free car check with the number plate and we'll look it up.
›Is it cheaper to pay car tax monthly?
No. 12 monthly Direct Debits cost 5% more than paying for the year in one go: £210 instead of £200 on the standard rate. Six-monthly payments cost 10% more, or 5% more by Direct Debit. A single 12-month payment, by Direct Debit or not, is the cheapest.
›When do car tax rates change?
Rates usually rise with inflation every 1 April, and rule changes are announced in the Budget.