Model 3 Long Range RWD
At a £44,990 list price, a 2026 car sits below the £50,000 zero-emission threshold: £10 in year one and the standard £200 rate afterwards at current rates.
Tesla Road Tax Calculator UK
Estimate your current Tesla VED and the Expensive Car Supplement using the UK rates that apply from 1 April 2026.
Your vehicle
£
Use the published list price when new, not the price you paid used.
First-year calculation
Use for a Tesla being registered now
Estimated annual VED
£10
Standard annual rate
Estimated first six years
£1,010
From first registration; rates may change in future Budgets
What is included
Standard rate after year one£200/year
List-price threshold£50,000
Expensive Car SupplementNot triggered
How this calculator works
The calculator checks whether the car is in its first tax year, applies the standard zero-emission vehicle rate after year one, and tests the original list price against the threshold for the Expensive Car Supplement.
It is an estimate because future VED rates can change and exact tax periods depend on the DVLA record. Check the registration number with DVLA before purchase.
Data quality
Last updated 5 September 2026
Rates can change. Use your own quote, tariff or vehicle documents where available.
Worked examples
Model Y Long Range AWD
At a £51,990 list price, a 2026 car exceeds the threshold. From year two, the current £200 standard rate plus £440 supplement gives an estimated £640 a year for five years.
Frequently asked questions
Do electric cars pay road tax in the UK in 2026?+
Yes. Electric cars are no longer exempt. From 1 April 2026, a new zero-emission car pays the £10 first-year rate and then the £200 standard annual rate under the current tables.
Does the Expensive Car Supplement apply to a Tesla?+
It can. For a zero-emission car first registered on or after 1 April 2026, the current threshold is an original list price above £50,000. The £440 supplement is normally paid with the standard rate for five years, starting with the second tax payment.
Is road tax based on the used price I paid?+
No. The Expensive Car Supplement uses the car's published list price when new, including factory options, rather than its later used purchase price.
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