Overview

• The April reforms now set first-year VED at £110 for vehicles emitting 1–50 g/km CO₂ and £135 for those at 51–75 g/km, up from £10–£30.
• Go Compare calculates van drivers have paid an extra £1,732 per vehicle, totalling £15.5 million in additional tax since April.
• Petrol vans generated £1.2 million in new revenue with owners paying an extra £1,354 on average, while diesel models faced even higher charges.
• Electric van owners incur only a £10 annual rise and hybrids just £252 more, strengthening incentives to shift to cleaner fleets.
• Lawmakers are reviewing the £40,000 Expensive Car Supplement cap following criticism that it penalises mid-range electric vehicle buyers.