What does the EV Pay-Per-Mile Road Pricing Calculator do?

Compare potential road pricing costs vs current VED and fuel duty. Prepare for future EV taxation. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.

Does this use current UK rates?

Yes. This calculator uses the latest UK rates for vehicle tax, fuel duty and other motoring costs as of the 2025/26 financial year.

Is this suitable for electric vehicles?

From April 2025, electric vehicles are no longer exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax). This calculator accounts for EV-specific rates where applicable.

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Compare potential road pricing costs vs current VED and fuel duty. Prepare for future EV taxation.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: HMRC — Mileage rates

Annual Miles

Rate (p/mile)

Estimated: 4-8p/mile

Current VED (£/yr)

Your MPG

Current System

£742.35/yr

VED + fuel duty

Pay-Per-Mile (5p/mi)

£400.00/yr

£33.33/month

Pay-per-mile would cost you

-£342.35/year less

What is pay-per-mile?

As EVs pay no fuel duty, the government is expected to introduce road pricing. Low-mileage drivers would pay less than now; high-mileage drivers more. No firm date yet, but widely expected by 2030.

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

How It Works

The true per-mile cost of running a car includes fuel, insurance, road tax, MOT, servicing, tyres, depreciation and breakdown cover. Most drivers underestimate this figure because they only consider fuel. The AA estimates the average UK per-mile cost at 30-50p depending on the car, with depreciation being the single largest component.

Fuel cost per mile depends on your car's MPG and the fuel price. At 40 MPG and £1.42/litre, fuel costs 16.1p per mile. Fixed costs (insurance, tax, MOT) should be divided by annual mileage — a car costing £2,000/year in fixed costs driven 10,000 miles adds 20p per mile, but only 10p per mile at 20,000 miles.

This calculator breaks down your total per-mile cost across all categories. It is useful for comparing car choices, deciding whether to drive or take the train, calculating fair ride-share contributions, and understanding HMRC mileage allowance rates (45p/mile for the first 10,000 miles).

Example: Ford Focus, 10,000 miles/year

Fuel (40 MPG, £1.42/L): 16.1p/mile
Insurance: £500/year = 5.0p/mile
Road tax: £190/year = 1.9p/mile
MOT and servicing: £300/year = 3.0p/mile
Depreciation: £2,500/year = 25.0p/mile
Total cost per mile: 51.0p

Source: HMRC — Mileage rates

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV Pay-Per-Mile Road Pricing Calculator do?: Compare potential road pricing costs vs current VED and fuel duty. Prepare for future EV taxation. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
Does this use current UK rates?: Yes. This calculator uses the latest UK rates for vehicle tax, fuel duty and other motoring costs as of the 2025/26 financial year.
Is this suitable for electric vehicles?: From April 2025, electric vehicles are no longer exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax). This calculator accounts for EV-specific rates where applicable.