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Electric car owners now pay car tax as of 1 April 2025

Car tax (Vehicle Excise Duty or VED) was historically free for fully electric vehicles (EVs) but as of 2025 they can now cost the same to tax as a petrol or diesel. That’s currently £200 a year but it could go up. However, if your electric car was registered on or after 1st April 2025 your first year will only cost £10.

If your petrol or diesel vehicle is worth over £40,000, or electric vehicle is worth over £50,000, don’t forget there’s also the so-called ‘luxury car tax’ (or expensive car supplement). That’s £440 a year on top of VED for five years after a model is first registered.

 

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