Van tax calculator
Road tax for vans up to 3,500kg is £360 a year in 2026/27. Drive a company van at weekends? Work out the van benefit tax too.
Van road tax (2026/27)
£360 a year
Or £198 for six months, or £378 a year by monthly Direct Debit. Standard rate for vans up to 3,500kg registered from March 2001, electric vans included.
Van road tax rates 2026/27
| Van | 12 months | 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Registered from 1 March 2001 (including electric vans) | £360 | £198 |
| Euro 4, registered 1 March 2003 to 31 December 2006 | £140 | £77 |
| Euro 5, registered 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2010 | £140 | £77 |
Unlike cars, van tax doesn't depend on CO2, and electric vans pay the same rate as diesel ones.
Company van benefit
If you can use a company van privately beyond commuting, the van benefit is a flat £4,170 a year in 2026/27, taxed at your income tax rate: £834 a year for a basic-rate taxpayer. If your employer also pays for private fuel, add a fuel benefit of £798. Zero-emission vans have no van benefit charge.
There's nothing to pay if the van is only used for work and your commute, with any other private use insignificant, such as an occasional trip to the tip.
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Rates for 2026/27, checked against the official sources on : GOV.UK vehicle tax rates for vans and HMRC van benefit charge 2026 to 2027. Tax rules can change at a Budget; we update these tools when they do.
Frequently asked questions
›How much is road tax on a van?
£360 a year for most vans up to 3,500kg registered since March 2001, including electric vans (2026/27). Some Euro 4 vans from 2003–2006 and Euro 5 vans from 2009–2010 pay £140.
›Do electric vans pay road tax?
Yes, since April 2025: £360 a year, the same as other vans. They don't pay the van benefit charge if they're a company van.
›How much tax do I pay on a company van?
If you use it privately beyond commuting: £834 a year as a basic-rate taxpayer or £1,668 at the higher rate, plus £160 or £319 if your employer pays for private fuel.
›Will electric vans pay pay-per-mile tax from 2028?
No. The new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2028 applies to cars only; vans are out of scope when it starts.