Car Tax Rates 2025/26. Budget documents state that the government will uprate standard vehicle excise duty (ved). Everyone in the uk needs to pay vehicle excise duty, or ved, if they drive on the public roads.
From april 1, 2025, standard vehicle excise duty (ved) rates for cars, vans and motorcycles, excluding first year rates for cars, in line with the retail price index (rpi). This car tax guide is intended to provide a quick reference to the current tax regulations for drivers of company cars and employers.