April 13, 2026 in United Kingdom — Car tax rates in the UK follow a graduated Vehicle Excise Duty system based on CO2 emissions. Understanding the 2026 VED rate table helps you estimate road tax costs for any vehicle before purchase. This guide covers every CO2 band from 0g/km electric vehicles to the highest 255g/km band.

UK Car Tax Rates 2026: First-Year VED Bands

Vehicles registered from April 2025 pay first-year rates based on their official CO2 emissions figure. The table below shows every band:

  • 0g/km (electric) — £0 first year, then £10/year (years 2-6)
  • 1-50g/km (plug-in hybrid) — £10 first year, then £50/year
  • 51-75g/km (hybrid) — £30 first year, then £50/year
  • 76-90g/km — £130 first year, then £50/year
  • 91-100g/km — £165 first year, then £50/year
  • 101-110g/km — £185 first year, then £50/year
  • 111-130g/km — £205 first year, then £190/year
  • 131-150g/km — £600 first year, then £190/year
  • 151-170g/km — £950 first year, then £190/year
  • 171-190g/km — £1,350 first year, then £190/year
  • 191-225g/km — £1,565 first year, then £190/year
  • 226-255g/km — £2,100 first year, then £190/year
  • Over 255g/km — £2,605 first year, then £190/year

Standard Annual Rates After First Year

After the first year, all vehicles pay standard annual VED rates:

  • Electric and alternative fuel vehicles: £10 per year (years 2-6), then £190
  • Petrol and diesel vehicles: £190 per year (years 2-6), then £190
  • Historic vehicles (over 40 years old): £0 — fully exempt
  • Disabled vehicles with adapted requirements: £0 — fully exempt

How CO2 Emissions Determine Your Band

The CO2 figure shown on your V5C registration certificate determines your exact VED band. You can find this figure using the DVLA vehicle enquiry service or by checking the manufacturer's specification. Round down to the nearest 5g/km increment for the exact band.

Conclusion

UK car tax rates 2026 range from £0 for 0g/km electric vehicles to £2,605 for vehicles over 255g/km. Use our car tax calculator to find your exact rate based on your vehicle's CO2 emissions. For the official VED table, visit GOV.UK VED rate tables.