Your eVED from April 2028
From 1 April 2028. This is government policy and draft law was published in July 2026. It is not yet law.
The government says the rate will rise with CPI inflation from 2029-30, so later years may cost more.
This is an estimate, not advice.
See how we worked this out
- Yearly cost = miles a year × rate. Electric and hydrogen cars pay 3p a mile; plug-in hybrids and range extenders pay 1.5p a mile.
- Monthly by Direct Debit = yearly cost ÷ 12, plus a 5% surcharge, rounded down to the penny to match the government worked example.
- Six-monthly = yearly cost ÷ 2, plus any six-monthly surcharge in the data below.
- eVED is paid with your normal VED. This tool shows the eVED part only.
| Value | Used | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rate for electric and hydrogen cars | 3 p a mile | HM Treasury, eVED policy paper |
| Rate for plug-in hybrids and range extenders | 1.5 p a mile | HM Treasury, eVED consultation response |
| Direct Debit monthly surcharge | 5 % | HM Treasury, eVED consultation response |
| Six-monthly surcharge Assumed from today's vehicle tax rules. Not yet confirmed for eVED. | 5 % | DVLA, pay vehicle tax by Direct Debit |
| eVED start date | 1 April 2028 | HM Treasury, eVED policy paper |
| Default yearly mileage Average yearly mileage for cars in England. | 7100 miles | DfT, National Travel Survey 2025 |
Sources
- HM Treasury, eVED policy paper Checked 19 October 2026
- HM Treasury, eVED consultation response Checked 19 October 2026
- DVLA, pay vehicle tax by Direct Debit Checked 19 October 2026
- DfT, National Travel Survey 2025 Checked 19 October 2026
- HMRC, Finance Bill 2026-27 draft legislation Checked 19 October 2026
Next review 29 October 2026.