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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

Vehicle list price over £50,000?

If yes, you'll pay the Expensive Car Supplement (£425/year) for years 2–6 after registration.

New from April 2026: The ECS threshold for zero-emission vehicles has increased from £40,000 to £50,000.

2. Enter your annual mileage

1,000 miles8,000 miles30,000 miles

Or enter exact mileage:

miles/year

Your Estimated Annual Running Costs (from April 2028)

eVED (Mileage Tax)

£240/year

8,000 miles × 3p = £20.00/mo

VED (Road Tax)

£195/year

£195 standard

Total Annual Cost

£435

£36.25 per month

Note: These are estimates based on proposed rates from April 2028. Final rates and rules may change before implementation. Electricity costs assume charging primarily at home. Expensive Car Supplement applies years 2–6 after first registration.

What Is the eVED Pay-Per-Mile Tax?

From April 2028

The government is introducing a new Electric Vehicle Road Duty (eVED) to replace the current zero-rate VED that EVs enjoy. Instead of a flat annual charge, EV drivers will pay per mile driven.

EV Rate: 3p per mile

Electric vehicles will pay 3 pence per mile. If you drive 8,000 miles per year, that's £240 in eVED annually, plus the standard VED rate of £195.

PHEV Rate: 1.5p per mile

Plug-in hybrid vehicles will pay 1.5 pence per mile. PHEVs will also pay VED at the standard rate. PHEVs over the relevant list price threshold also pay the Expensive Car Supplement.

Plus standard VED

Both EVs and PHEVs will also pay the standard VED rate (£195/year in 2025/26). Cars first registered with a list price over the threshold also pay the Expensive Car Supplement (£425/year for years 2–6).

Pay Per Mile Tax FAQs

When does the pay-per-mile tax start?

The eVED pay-per-mile system is planned to start in April 2028. Electric vehicles currently pay £0 VED (road tax), but from April 2025, EVs already pay the standard VED rate of £195/year. The per-mile element (eVED) begins in April 2028.

How will mileage be recorded for the pay-per-mile tax?

The exact mechanism hasn't been confirmed by the government. Options under consideration include: odometer reading declarations (similar to how mileage is currently self-reported), telematics-based recording, or readings taken at MOT or service appointments. The government has committed to consulting with drivers and industry before implementation.

Will the Expensive Car Supplement change for EVs?

Yes, from April 2026, the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) threshold for zero-emission vehicles increases from £40,000 to £50,000. This means EVs priced between £40,000 and £50,000 will no longer pay the £425/year supplement. EVs over £50,000 will still pay ECS for years 2–6 after registration.

Is the pay-per-mile tax confirmed?

The government has announced the eVED framework and rates (3p/mile for EVs, 1.5p/mile for PHEVs from April 2028), but full implementation details are still being consulted on. The calculator uses the announced rates, but final rates and rules may change before the system launches.

Will PHEVs pay eVED?

Yes, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) will pay eVED at 1.5p per mile from April 2028, half the EV rate. Mild hybrids (non-plug-in) and standard petrol/diesel cars are not subject to eVED; they continue under the existing VED system.