Van road tax UK — light commercial vehicles (LCVs) including vans, pickups and panel vans are taxed under a different system to private cars. Here are the current VED rates for vans in 2026.
Standard Van VED Rate
Most vans in Great Britain pay a flat rate of £320 per year for road tax — regardless of CO2 emissions. This is a fixed annual charge that applies to all diesel, petrol, and electric vans up to 3,500kg gross vehicle weight. There is no graduated system based on emissions for standard vans.
Electric Van Road Tax
Electric vans pay £0 road tax in 2026. Zero-emission light commercial vehicles are fully exempt from VED. This represents a saving of £320/year compared to a diesel van — a significant financial incentive for businesses transitioning their fleet to electric.
Pickup Trucks and Double-Cab Vans
Pickup trucks with a payload of 1,000kg or more are taxed at the flat van rate of £320/year. Double-cab pickups (where the load area is a second row of seats) have historically been taxed as vans, though this has been subject to legal challenges and HMRC guidance changes. Check the current classification with DVLA before purchasing.
Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)
Vans and light commercial vehicles over 3,500kg gross weight are classified as heavy goods vehicles and pay a different annual VED rate. HGV rates are higher and include the Vehicle Exercise Duty supplement for HGVs, making them significantly more expensive to tax than standard vans.
Conclusion
Van road tax UK: standard vans pay £320/year flat rate. Electric vans pay £0. Pickups taxed as vans also pay £320/year. GOV.UK VED tables have full rates.