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Pay Per Mile Tax Calculator

Calculate how much the new eVED mileage tax will cost you from April 2028. Enter your annual mileage and electricity costs to see your estimated total running costs.

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Calculate Your eVED Cost

See exactly how much you'll pay under the new pay-per-mile system

1. Select your vehicle type
2. Enter your annual mileage
1,000 miles8,000 miles30,000 miles
miles/year
Your Estimated eVED Costs (from April 2028)
eVED (Pay Per Mile)
£240
£20.00/month
VED
£195
£16.25/month
Total eVED + VED Cost
£435
Excludes electricity costs
That's approximately
£36/month
Cost Breakdown
Annual mileage8,000 miles
eVED rate3p per mile
eVED (8,000 × 3p)£240.00
VED (Road Tax)£195.00
Total Annual Cost£435.00
Note: These calculations are based on announced eVED rates and may change. Electricity costs vary by tariff and charging method. The government consultation is open until 18 March 2026.

Budget 2025 Update: From 1 April 2026, the Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero-emission vehicles increases from £40,000 to £50,000. This applies retrospectively to vehicles registered from 1 April 2025. PHEVs and other vehicles remain at the £40,000 threshold.

What You Need to Know

Key facts about the pay-per-mile tax system

Starts April 2028
You have over 2 years to prepare. The government is currently consulting on the details.
No Trackers Required
Your privacy is protected. Mileage is checked at MOT – no GPS or tracking devices needed.
Pay With VED
eVED is paid alongside your road tax. Choose monthly, 6-monthly, or annual payments.
Half Fuel Duty Rate
EVs pay 3p per mile – exactly half the ~6p per mile petrol/diesel drivers pay in fuel duty.
Estimate Your Mileage
You'll estimate mileage at VED renewal, then reconcile at year end based on actual miles.
PHEVs Pay Less
Plug-in hybrids pay 1.5p per mile – half the EV rate – as they also pay fuel duty on petrol use.

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Example: Average EV Driver

8,000 miles • 24p/kWh • 3.5 mi/kWh = 6.9p/mile
eVED (8,000 × 3p)£240
Electricity (8,000 × 6.9p)£549
VED (road tax)£200
Total per year£989

That's around £82 per month

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the pay-per-mile tax

When does the pay per mile tax start?
The eVED (pay per mile tax) comes into force from 1 April 2028 for all electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the UK.
How much is the pay per mile tax?
Electric vehicles pay 3p per mile. Plug-in hybrids pay 1.5p per mile. This is half the ~6p per mile that petrol/diesel drivers pay in fuel duty.
Will I need a tracker in my car?
No. The government has ruled out trackers. Your mileage will be checked through odometer readings at your annual MOT test.
Is this in addition to road tax?
Yes. eVED is paid alongside your standard VED (road tax). You'll pay both from April 2028.
Read our complete guide to pay per mile tax