Calculate how much you will pay in electric vehicle road tax from April 2028. Based on the government's confirmed rate of 3p per mile for fully electric and 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrid cars.
Coming April 2028
eVED was announced at the Autumn Budget 2025 and is currently in consultation. Rates shown are based on the confirmed 3p/mile (BEV) and 1.5p/mile (PHEV) figures from the government consultation document. Final details may change.
Per Year
£240.00
Per Month
£20.00
Per Week
£4.62
Per Mile
3.0p
eVED (mileage tax)
£240.00
VED (road tax)
£190.00
Total Annual Motoring Tax
£430.00
Your eVED
£240.00
3.0p/mile
Petrol/Diesel Fuel Duty
£480.00
~6p/mile average
You save £240.00 per year
50% lessEV drivers will still pay significantly less than petrol/diesel drivers in mileage-based tax.
At your annual VED renewal, you estimate your mileage for the year ahead. This works similarly to how you estimate mileage for car insurance.
Your eVED is calculated from your estimate and added to your VED payment. Pay annually upfront or spread it monthly via Direct Debit.
Your actual mileage is verified at your annual MOT. If you drove more or less than estimated, a balancing payment or credit is applied.
The introduction of electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) represents one of the most significant changes to UK motoring taxation in decades. Announced at the Autumn Budget 2025, this new mileage-based tax will come into effect from 1 April 2028 and will apply to all UK-registered battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
The rationale is straightforward: as more drivers switch to electric vehicles, fuel duty revenues are projected to fall to around half their current levels (approximately £12 billion per year) by the 2030s. Without reform, by 2030 around one in five car drivers would pay no fuel duty at all, while petrol and diesel drivers would continue to contribute an average of £480 per year. The government considers this outcome unfair, as all cars cause congestion and wear and tear on the roads regardless of how they are powered.
Importantly, eVED has been designed to maintain the financial incentive to drive electric. At 3 pence per mile for fully electric cars, EV drivers will pay roughly half what petrol and diesel drivers pay in fuel duty (approximately 6 pence per mile). Plug-in hybrid drivers will pay even less at 1.5 pence per mile, reflecting that they also pay fuel duty on miles driven in petrol mode.
For a typical driver covering 8,000 miles per year, the annual eVED bill will be around £240 for a fully electric car or £120 for a plug-in hybrid. This compares to approximately £480 in fuel duty for an equivalent petrol or diesel driver. Combined with the standard VED rate of £190, the total annual motoring tax for an EV driver will be around £430, still significantly less than the total paid by most petrol and diesel drivers.
You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to compare overall running costs, or check your EV Charging Costs to see the full picture of what it costs to run an electric vehicle in the UK.
As the UK transitions to electric vehicles, the government is introducing a new tax system to replace the fuel duty revenue lost from petrol and diesel cars. This new system is called Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), a mileage-based tax set to begin on 1 April 2028. It applies to all battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars and is designed to ensure all motorists contribute to the upkeep of the road network.
This Calculator Site tool helps you estimate your annual costs under the new eVED system. The tax is calculated per mile, with different rates for fully electric and hybrid vehicles. Understanding this upcoming change is crucial for budgeting and long-term financial planning if you're an EV owner or considering becoming one. You can also compare these costs to what you might pay with our Fuel Cost Calculator.
eVED is an Additional Tax
It is important to remember that eVED will be paid in addition to the standard Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), which EV drivers will also start paying from April 2025. Your total annual motoring tax will be the sum of the standard VED rate (e.g., £190) plus your mileage-based eVED charge. This calculator shows you the combined total to avoid any surprises. See how this impacts your overall finances with the Take-Home Pay Calculator.
The new tax structure is based on a few key rates and dates announced by the government. These figures form the basis of the calculations you see in this tool.
3p / mile
BEV Rate from 2028
£190
Standard VED Rate (from 2025)
April 2028
Official Start Date for eVED
How to use this Calculator Site tool
Simply select your vehicle type (Fully Electric or Plug-in Hybrid) and enter your estimated annual mileage. You can use one of the presets or enter a custom amount. The calculator will instantly show your estimated annual, monthly, and weekly eVED costs, plus your total motoring tax bill when combined with standard VED. The 5-year projection also helps you see how costs might change over time with inflation.
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