Car tax calculator
How much vehicle tax a car pays depends on when it was first registered. Cars registered from 1 April 2017 pay a flat rate after the first year, cars from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 are taxed by CO2 band, and older cars by engine size. Enter the car's details to see its yearly rate.
Cars registered from 1 April 2017
After the first year these cars pay the standard rate of £200 a year, whatever their fuel. A car with a list price over £40,000 pays £440 a year more for five years from the second time it is taxed. Electric cars registered before 1 April 2025 do not pay the supplement.
Rates for cars registered 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017
| Band | CO2 (g/km) | 12 months | 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to 100 | £20 | - |
| B | 101 to 110 | £20 | - |
| C | 111 to 120 | £35 | - |
| D | 121 to 130 | £170 | £93.50 |
| E | 131 to 140 | £200 | £110 |
| F | 141 to 150 | £225 | £123.75 |
| G | 151 to 165 | £275 | £151.25 |
| H | 166 to 175 | £325 | £178.75 |
| I | 176 to 185 | £360 | £198 |
| J | 186 to 200 | £410 | £225.50 |
| K | 201 to 225 | £445 | £244.75 |
| L | 226 to 255 | £760 | £418 |
| M | Over 255 | £790 | £434.50 |
Band K also includes cars over 225g/km registered before 23 March 2006.
Cars registered before 1 March 2001
These are taxed by engine size: £230 a year for engines up to 1,549cc and £375 a year above that.
Check a car's tax
To see whether a car is taxed, when its tax is due and its CO2 figure, enter its registration. The free car tax check reads the DVLA record.
Car tax questions
Do electric cars pay car tax?
Yes, since 1 April 2025. Electric cars registered from 1 April 2017 pay the standard rate after the first year, and older electric cars pay the band A rate.
Does car tax transfer when you buy a used car?
No. Tax does not pass to the new keeper, so you need to tax the car before you drive it away. The seller gets a refund for any full months left.
Where do I find a car's CO2 figure?
It is on the V5C logbook, and the free car tax check shows it for any car registered from 2001 from the DVLA record.
Last updated 11 November 2026. Rates for 12 months from GOV.UK, Vehicle tax rates, which change each April. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.