Car tax calculator for cars UK — our free VED calculator shows your exact annual road tax cost based on your vehicle's CO2 emissions, fuel type, and first registration date. Updated for April 2026 DVLA rates.
How to Use the Car Tax Calculator for Cars
Enter your vehicle's CO2 emissions figure (g/km), select your fuel type, and enter your first registration date. The calculator instantly applies the correct VED band to show your first-year cost and standard annual rate from years 2-6.
Car Tax Calculator for Cars: What the Results Show
- First-year VED: If your vehicle was registered from April 2025
- Standard annual rate: What you pay from years 2-6
- Premium rate: Whether £365/year applies (EVs over £40,000)
- Total 10-year estimate: Approximate total VED over 10 years
Why Use a Car-Specific Calculator?
General car tax calculators are useful, but a car-specific tool allows you to compare models side-by-side. Enter the CO2 for a petrol Fiesta vs an electric Corsa and see the lifetime road tax difference. This helps you make an informed purchase decision.
Finding Your CO2 Figure
Your CO2 is in Section D of your V5C logbook. It is also on your MOT certificate and the manufacturer Certificate of Conformity. If you do not have these documents, use the GOV.UK vehicle check tool to verify.
Conclusion
Car tax calculator for cars UK: enter your CO2, get your exact VED. Use our free calculator for instant 2026 road tax estimates.