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Cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017 are taxed on CO2. From April 2025 the old £10 hybrid discount is gone, so petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars in the same band pay the same 2026/27 rate.
| Band | CO2 (g/km) | 12 months | 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | 0 to 100 | £0 | Annual only |
| Band B | 101 to 110 | £20 | Annual only |
| Band C | 111 to 120 | £35 | Annual only |
| Band D | 121 to 130 | £170 | £93.50 |
| Band E | 131 to 140 | £200 | £110 |
| Band F | 141 to 150 | £225 | £123.75 |
| Band G | 151 to 165 | £275 | £151.25 |
| Band H | 166 to 175 | £325 | £178.75 |
| Band I | 176 to 185 | £360 | £198 |
| Band J | 186 to 200 | £410 | £225.50 |
| Band K | 201 to 225 | £445 | £244.75 |
| Band L | 226 to 255 | £760 | £418 |
| Band M | 256 to Over 255 | £790 | £434.50 |
Cars first registered on or after 1 April 2017 pay £200 a year (£110 for 6 months) from the second payment. Hybrids and electric cars pay the same. The £10 hybrid discount ended in April 2025.
Yes. Starting from April 2025, zero-emission electric vehicles pay the standard annual rate of £200/year, ending the previous £0 VED exemption. Post-April 2025 EVs with a list price exceeding £50,000 also pay the £440/year luxury car supplement.
Vehicles with an original manufacturer list price (including factory options) exceeding £40,000 pay an extra £440 per year for 5 years, starting from the second year of registration (years 2 to 6).
Under DVLA V149 rules, cars registered between 2001 and 2017 with emissions of 120 g/km or less (Bands A, B, and C) have very low annual tax rates (£20 to £35) and cannot be taxed on a 6-month basis. They must be paid annually or via monthly Direct Debit.