Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax Calculator
Estimate extra road tax for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Rates: 3p per mile for battery EVs, 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrids, plus £195 VED.
How It Works
Government plans a mileage charge atop standard VED to offset lost fuel duty as EVs grow. Drivers declare miles yearly, likely at renewal, with possible MOT checks.
Rate Examples
- 8,000 miles EV: £240 mileage + £195 VED = £435 total
- 10,000 miles EV: £300 mileage + £195 VED = £495 total
- 12,000 miles Hybrid: £180 mileage + £195 VED = £375 total
Key Dates
- November 2025 Budget: Final announcement
- 2026-2027: Consultation period
- April 2028: Charges start
Common Questions
Applies to hybrids too?
Yes, plug-in hybrids at 1.5p per mile, full EVs at 3p. Pure petrol/diesel stick to fuel duty for now.
Payment method?
Pre-pay estimated miles with VED renewal. Overages settled later via self-report or checks.
Cheaper for low miles?
Yes, 5,000 miles EV: £150 mileage charge. City drivers benefit most versus fuel duty payers.
Privacy concerns?
No GPS needed; relies on declarations like insurance estimates.
Mileage vs Fuel Duty
| Annual Miles | EV Mileage Charge | Typical Fuel Duty (Petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | £150 | ~£300 |
| 10,000 | £300 | ~£600 |
| 15,000 | £450 | ~£900 |
References
- HM Government, Vehicle Excise Duty proposals, gov.uk, 2025.
- Electric Car Scheme, Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax analysis, electriccarscheme.com, 2025.
- MoneySuperMarket, EV Tax Calculator details, moneysupermarket.com, 2025.
- Taxfix UK, Mileage allowance guidance, taxfix.com, 2025.