Vehicle tax
Electric cars are no longer automatically exempt. For 2026/27, eligible new zero-emission cars pay £10 in year one and then the £200 standard rate; registration date and list price can change the result. Check GOV.UK for the exact car.
UK money guide · 2026/27
The EV costs that changed—and the ones adverts often omit.
A current UK checklist for vehicle tax, company-car tax, charging grants, electricity, insurance and the recurring costs that belong in a fair comparison.
The decision route
Six checks, in the order that reduces regret.
Company car tax
For 2026/27, the zero-emission appropriate percentage is 4%. Benefit-in-kind depends on the car’s taxable list price and your tax position; salary sacrifice also changes gross pay and pension or benefit calculations.
Home charging grants
Current schemes can provide up to £500 for eligible renters and flat owners with private off-street parking, and for qualifying households installing an approved cross-pavement solution. Eligibility and installer rules matter.
Electricity
Use your actual home tariff and public network prices. Include charging losses and the percentage of energy likely to come from more expensive rapid chargers.
Insurance and tyres
Quote before ordering the exact trim. Wheel size, repair complexity, driver profile, postcode and replacement-car terms can outweigh an attractive headline deal.
Finance and exit cost
Compare total payable, upfront payment, mileage limits, excess-mile charges and condition rules. A low monthly payment is not a complete ownership cost.
Save before acting
Questions worth answering in writing.
Figures checked against GOV.UK guidance on 13 September 2026. Rates and eligibility can change; recheck official guidance before acting.
- What is the exact on-the-road and taxable list price?
- Does the quote include vehicle tax and first registration fees?
- How much charging will be home, work and public?
- Are charger installation and non-standard works included?
- What is the insurance quote for the exact trim?
- What is the total payable and realistic exit position?
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