How Much Will the New EV Road Tax Cost You?
Estimate the published 2028–29 opening charge for battery-electric, hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid cars.
Enter your vehicle type and mileage to see your estimated eVED cost.
Pay‑per‑mile EV road tax — FAQ
Answers to common questions about the UK mileage charge for eligible electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
A UK mileage-based Vehicle Excise Duty charge for battery-electric, hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid cars. The published policy outcome says it will begin on 1 April 2028.
We use only the published opening 2028-29 rates: 3p per mile for battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars, and 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrids. Rates are due to be uprated from 2029-30 in line with CPI, so later years are not calculated before those rates are published.
The published policy says mileage will be captured through the existing VED system rather than by tracking where or when a vehicle is driven. Operational details may still develop before implementation.
No. This tool only estimates the opening eVED mileage charge for the eligible electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle types. Traditional fuel duty applies to petrol and diesel and is separate.
No. This is an educational estimate based on public information and may change as policy evolves.
