DVLA Ends EV Tax Exemption, Introducing New £200 Flat Rate Fee
Monday, May 4, 2026
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The DVLA has officially ended the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars, instituting a new £200 flat fee for most EV owners starting April 2026. Since April 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) have not been exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), meaning that all EV owners now have to pay car tax, with amounts depending on when their vehicle was registered.
For electric, zero, or low-emission vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2025, the initial tax payment is £10.