How much is road tax on a Ford Kuga?

A Ford Kuga registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric Ford Kugas pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the Ford Kuga?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How does used-car road tax work in the UK?

For used cars registered before April 2017, road tax (VED) is calculated based on the vehicle's CO2 emissions. For cars registered from April 2017 onwards, the first year's tax is based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard annual flat rate. Additionally, a surcharge applies for five years to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, regardless of their CO2 emissions.

How many Ford Kugas are for sale?

There are 11 Ford Kuga models currently for sale, ranging from model years 2013 to 2019.

Ford Kuga road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

86% of Ford Kuga

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Ford Kuga road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Ford Kuga (Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV, Petrol), across 280 recorded variants.

Performance

118–239 bhp
Power: 7.1s
0–60 mph (fastest): 129 mph
Top speed: 1,498–2,522 cc
Engine

Economy & running costs

27–64 mpg
Fuel economy: 20–244 g/km
CO₂: 42 mi
Electric range (max): £190
Road tax (VED): 10–27 of 50
Insurance group

Dimensions & practicality

4,531 mm
Length: 2,086 mm
Width: 1,689 mm
Height: 2,690 mm
Wheelbase: 1,605 kg
Weight: 5
Seats: 5
Doors

Euro NCAP safety

5★
Adult: 4★
Child: 3★
Pedestrian

The Ford Kuga (08-12) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

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Trim	Fuel	Power	MPG	CO₂	Ins.
2.5 PHEV Titanium 5dr CVTAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	239 bhp	—	20	25
2.5 FHEV 4WD ST-Line X 5dr CVTAutomatic	Petrol/Electric Hybrid	180 bhp	47.1 - 48.7 mpg	133	23
2.5 FHEV ST-Line 5dr CVTAutomatic	Petrol/Electric Hybrid	177 bhp	49.6 - 52.3 mpg	123	22
2.5 Duratec PHEV ST-Line Edition CVT 5dAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	221 bhp	43.5 mpg	22	21
2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST-Line Edition Auto AWD 5dAutomatic	Diesel	187 bhp	47.1 - 49.6 mpg	150	22
2.5 Duratec FHEV ST-Line Edition CVT 5dAutomatic	Petrol/Electric Hybrid	187 bhp	50.4 - 51.4 mpg	125	20
1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Edition 5dManual	Diesel	118 bhp	56.5 - 60.1 mpg	124	14
ST-Line First Edition 2.5 Duratec 225PS PHEV CVT auto 5dAutomatic	Petrol Parallel PHEV	221 bhp	43.5 mpg	32	20
ST-Line First Edition 2.0 EcoBlue 190PS auto AWD 5dAutomatic	Diesel	187 bhp	46.3 - 47.9 mpg	159	21
ST-Line X First Edition 1.5 EcoBoost 150PS 5dManual	Petrol	147 bhp	40.9 - 41.5 mpg	151	15
ST-Line X First Edition 2.0 EcoBlue 150PS mHEV 5dManual	Diesel	147 bhp	54.3 - 56.5 mpg	132	18
ST-Line X First Edition 1.5 EcoBlue 120PS 5dManual	Diesel	118 bhp	54.3 - 55.4 mpg	134	13

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Ford Kuga?: A Ford Kuga registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Ford Kugas pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Ford Kuga?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For used cars registered before April 2017, road tax (VED) is calculated based on the vehicle's CO2 emissions. For cars registered from April 2017 onwards, the first year's tax is based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard annual flat rate. Additionally, a surcharge applies for five years to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, regardless of their CO2 emissions.
How many Ford Kugas are for sale?: There are 11 Ford Kuga models currently for sale, ranging from model years 2013 to 2019.

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