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Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is the official name for road tax in the UK. It’s a government levy on vehicles used or parked on public roads. The amount you pay is based on:
You can tax a vehicle quickly and easily online via the DVLA’s Tax Your Vehicle service . To do this, you’ll need one of the following:
The UK Government publishes detailed vehicle tax rate tables that cover:
Rates vary based on CO2 emissions, fuel type, and other vehicle characteristics.
As of April 2025, the UK Government has introduced road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)—including electric cars and vans—for the first time.
Key changes now in effect:
These changes are part of the government’s plan to make vehicle taxation more consistent, regardless of fuel type, while supporting the wider transition to electric transport.
The GOV.UK tax check tool only tells you if a vehicle is currently taxed or not. It doesn't provide:
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