Sports car tax UK — high-performance sports cars pay the highest VED rates. Here is what you need to know about road tax for sports cars in 2026.
Sports Car VED: CO2 Determines Everything
Sports cars with large engines and high power outputs typically emit high levels of CO2. The VED rate is determined entirely by CO2 — not by engine size, horsepower, or brand. A 600hp sports car at 220g/km pays the same first-year VED as a 220g/km family SUV: £1,565.
Sports Car First-Year VED Bands
- Porsche 718 Boxster (184g/km): £1,100 first year
- BMW M4 Competition (248g/km): £2,100 first year
- Mercedes-AMG GT (326g/km): £2,605 first year
- Ferrari 296 GTB (171g/km): £1,100 first year
- Lamborghini Huracán (299g/km): £2,605 first year
Sports Car Standard Annual Rate (Year 2+)
From year 2 onwards, all sports cars pay the standard £190/year road tax — regardless of CO2. The dramatic first-year VED disparity between a Ferrari (£2,605) and a Toyota Yaris (£130) disappears after the first year, as both converge to £190/year.
Pre-Registration Sports Car Savings
Pre-registered sports cars offer significant road tax savings. A pre-registered Ferrari that has consumed its first-year VED period saves the buyer £2,605 in road tax — the full first-year rate. This is a key reason pre-registered sports cars command premium prices over unregistered equivalents.
Conclusion
Sports car tax UK: first-year VED from £1,100 to £2,605 for high-CO2 models. Standard rate from year 2: £190/year. Pre-registration saves the full first-year amount. Calculate your sports car tax cost.