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Do electric cars pay road tax in 2026?
New zero-emission cars pay £10 in year one and £200 after that. Cars over £50,000 list price pay an extra £440 for five years.
6 minute read · Updated 2026-08-14
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The exemption ended for new cars
If someone tells you EVs pay no VED, they are quoting a rule that stopped for new registrations on 1 April 2025.
First payment at registration for 0g/km is £10. From the second year the standard rate is £200. If the published list price is over £50,000, add £440 a year for five years from the second tax payment.
Questions
Are older EVs still free?
Cars registered before 1 April 2025 keep the older zero-emission treatment for the expensive-car supplement rules. Check the table for your registration date.