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Tesla Model 3 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Tesla Model 3? 100% of the 7 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Tesla Model 3?

Most used Tesla Model 3 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 100% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Electric Model 3s now pay road tax too (the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025) — the same £200 standard rate. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
100% of stock

With four used Tesla Model 3 cars currently available on Motoring Today, ranging from 2020 to 2023 models, understanding Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, is straightforward. For a used car in the UK, the amount of road tax payable depends crucially on its first-registration date and its fuel type. The system was significantly updated in April 2017, meaning cars registered after this date are taxed differently from older vehicles. As all available Tesla Model 3s on Motoring Today were first registered between 2020 and 2023, they fall under the post-April 2017 VED rules. Under this system, most vehicles pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. However, fully electric vehicles like the Model 3 have historically been exempt from VED. It is important to note that this exemption for electric cars is changing, so future VED costs may apply. For any car with an original list price exceeding £40,000, a 'premium' surcharge applies for five years from the second year of registration, in addition to the standard rate. While fully electric vehicles are currently exempt from the standard rate, this surcharge may still apply to them if their list price was over £40,000 when new, following the changes to EV VED. To confirm the exact VED for a specific Tesla Model 3, always check the individual car's details and its registration year.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Tesla Model 3

Expensive-car supplement
440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Tesla Model 3 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-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.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Tesla Model 3 (Electric), across 10 recorded variants.

Performance
241–453 bhp
Power
2.9s
0–60 mph (fastest)
163 mph
Top speed
Economy & running costs
0 g/km
CO₂
394 mi
Electric range (max)
88 kWh
Battery (max)
£0
Road tax (VED)
41–50 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,694 mm
Length
2,088 mm
Width
1,443 mm
Height
2,875 mm
Wheelbase
1,828 kg
Weight
5
Seats
4
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2019
94%
Safety assist

The Tesla Model 3 was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic 5 seats New from £41,990
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
Performance AWD 4dr AutoAutomaticElectric453 bhp048
Long Range AWD 4dr AutoAutomaticElectric346 bhp041
Long Range RWD 4dr AutoAutomaticElectric279 bhp050
RWD 4dr AutoAutomaticElectric241 bhp050

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 Tesla Model 3?
A Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3s 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 Tesla Model 3?
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 cars first registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with an additional surcharge for cars that had a list price over a certain amount. Older cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands.
How many used Tesla Model 3s are currently for sale?
There are 4 used Tesla Model 3s currently available, ranging from model years 2020 to 2024. This stock information was last updated on 5 September 2026.