"From 1 April 2025, registered keepers of electric, zero or low emission cars, vans and motorcycles will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as registered keepers of petrol and diesel vehicles.
Electric cars registered on or after 1 April 2025 will pay the lower first rate of vehicle tax set at £10 from 1 April.
DVLA confirms exact date every electric car owner will need to pay £195 Big changes to the rules surrounding car tax are being introduced in a matter of weeks and it means a huge increase for owners of electric cars.
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017 will move to the first band that has a vehicle excise duty (VED) value.
Electric cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025 will pay the standard rate of £195.
