As of April 1st 2017, the way in which the government taxes vehicles will change. If you’re planning on buying a new vehicle, it’s useful to find out how these changes will impact how much you pay.
For vehicles first registered on or after April 1st 2017, the amount you pay for the first 12 months is based on CO2 emissions.
| CO2 emissions (g/km) | Petrol or Diesel | Alternative fuel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £0 | £0 |
| 1-50 | £10 | £0 |
| 51-75 | £25 | £15 |
| 76-90 | £100 | £90 |
| 91-100 | £120 | £110 |
| 101-110 | £140 | £130 |
| 111-130 | £160 | £150 |
| 131-150 | £200 | £190 |
| 151-170 | £500 | £490 |
| 171-190 | £800 | £790 |
| 191-225 | £1200 | £1190 |
| 226-255 | £1700 | £1690 |
| over 255 | £2000 | £1990 |
The amount you pay each year after that depends on the type of fuel the vehicle uses.
| Electric vehicle | Petrol or diesel | Alternative fuel |
|---|---|---|
| £0 | £140 | £130 |
Alternative fuel vehicles include hybrids, bi-ethanol and liquid petroleum gas.
After the first 12 months, you’ll pay a rate based on the fuel the vehicle uses and an additional rate of £310 a year for the next 5 years.
| Fuel type | Standard annual rate | Additional rate | Total annual payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | £0 | £310 | £310 |
| Alternative | £130 | £310 | £440 |
| Petrol or diesel | £140 | £310 | £450 |
This information is based on the Vehicle tax rates as described by GOV.UK