Vehicle Excise Duty
Cars registered before 1 April 2017
For cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, the following rates apply.
| Band 1, 2, 3, 4 | CO₂ emissions | 2024/25 Standard rate |
2023/24 Standard rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| g/km | £ | £ | |
| A | Up to 100 | 0 | 0 |
| B | 101-110 | 20 | 20 |
| C | 111-120 | 35 | 35 |
| D | 121-130 | 160 | 150 |
| E | 131-140 | 190 | 180 |
| F | 141-150 | 210 | 200 |
| G | 151-165 | 255 | 240 |
| H | 166-175 | 305 | 290 |
| I | 176-185 | 335 | 320 |
| J | 186-200 | 385 | 365 |
| K 5 | 201-225 | 415 | 395 |
| L | 226-255 | 710 | 675 |
| M | Over 255 | 735 | 695 |
- From 1 April 2024, cars manufactured before 1984 will be exempt from paying VED under the rolling exemption for cars constructed more than 40 years ago.
- An alternative fuel discount of £10 is available for alternatively powered cars, including hybrids.
- The rates for alternatively powered cars and other kinds of vehicle can be found at www.gov.uk/
vehicle-tax-rate-tables. The rates above only apply to cars that have been type approved in category M1 and registered on the basis of CO₂ emissions measured in grams per kilometre (g/km) driven. These details are shown on the registration certificate (V5C). - Zero emission cars will be subject to VED, at the Band B rate, from 1 April 2025.
- Band K includes cars that have CO₂ emissions over 225g/km but were registered before 23 March 2006.
Cars and vans registered before 1 March 2001
| Engine size 1 | 2024/25 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|
| Not over 1549 cc | £210 | £200 |
| Over 1549 cc | £345 | £325 |
- From 1 April 2024, cars manufactured before 1984 are exempt from paying VED under the rolling exemption for cars constructed more than 40 years ago.
Light goods vehicles registered from 1 March 2001
| Category | 2024/25 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|
| Light goods vehicle 1, 2 | £335 | £320 |
| Euro 4 light goods vehicle 3 | £140 | £140 |
| Euro 5 light goods vehicle 4 | £140 | £140 |
- Registered on or after 1 March 2001 and not exceeding 3,500 kg.
- Zero emission vans remain exempt from VED until 1 April 2025 when they will be taxed the same as petrol and diesel vans.
- Registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 December 2006 and not exceeding 3,500 kg.
- Registered between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010 and not exceeding 3,500 kg.