How it works
Three VED systems, one flow
The calculator automatically switches between the post-2017 standard rate, the 2001 to 2017 CO2 bands, and pre-2001 engine-size bands.
Based on April 2026 DVLA tables
UK car tax calculator for the 2026/27 VED year
Use the manual calculator to estimate UK car tax by registration date, fuel type, CO2 band or engine size. The calculator uses the April 2026 DVLA tables, including the new electric car rules and expensive car supplement.
Standard rate
£200
Post-2017 petrol, diesel, hybrid and most EV renewals.
New EV first year
£10
Zero-emission cars first registered from 1 April 2026.
Expensive car add-on
+£440
Five years from the second licence when list price qualifies.
Instant preview
April 2026 rates with the updated EV rules
The calculator uses the live 2026/27 DVLA tables. That means a £200 standard rate, a £440 supplement, and a £50,000 threshold for qualifying zero-emission cars first registered from 1 April 2025.
2026/27 VED estimate
Annual renewal estimate
Next VED renewal for a petrol car first registered in April 2020 is £200.
Band
Standard rate
System
Post-2017 standard rate system
Fuel
Petrol
First registered
April 2020
Due point
Next renewal in April 2026
Next renewal in April 2026
£200
Choose the payment schedule that matches how you plan to tax the car.
12 months
£200
Single payment.
6 months
£110
One 6-month payment.
Monthly Direct Debit
£17.50
£210 total over 12 payments.
Expensive Car Supplement
Threshold: £40,000
The expensive car supplement only applies when list price is more than £40,000.
Supplement status
Not included now
Payment options
12 months, 6 months or monthly DD
Results include the official annual, half-year and monthly Direct Debit totals published for the April 2026 tax year.
Buyer journey
Built for quick manual checks
The form is designed for quick checks on a phone while comparing cars. For a live taxed or untaxed result, use the official GOV.UK checker.
SEO page
VED rates 2026
Browse the full first-year, standard-rate, legacy CO2-band and pre-2001 engine-size tables in one place.
Utility page
Is my car taxed?
Independent guidance on how to check tax status, with a direct link to the official GOV.UK vehicle tax checker.