What Expensive car supplement means for you
From 1 April 2026, cars registered from 1 April 2017 with a list price over £40,000 pay a £440 supplement on top of the £200 standard rate, in years two to six. The threshold is £50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025.
Check the car's tax status before you buy, as tax doesn't transfer to a new keeper and you must tax a car before driving it. Paying monthly by Direct Debit costs 5% more than one payment. Our free check shows tax status, MOT history and mileage.