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Tesla Model Y road tax (2026/27)

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

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How much is road tax on a Tesla Model Y?

Most used Tesla Model Y 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 Ys 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

There are 3 used Tesla Model Ys available on Motoring.Today, ranging in age from 2023 to 2026 models. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for a used Model Y in the UK is straightforward but depends critically on its first registration date. For all used cars in the UK, the VED rate is determined by when the car was first registered. Cars registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, which includes all Tesla Model Ys currently for sale, follow a system where the first year's tax is based on CO2 emissions, followed by a flat standard rate in subsequent years. Importantly, fully electric vehicles have historically been exempt from VED, though this exemption is changing. It is crucial to note that individual vehicle details, such as the exact first registration date and any optional extras that might affect its original list price, can influence the precise VED due. For used cars with an original list price exceeding a certain threshold, an additional VED surcharge applies for five years from the second year of registration. We always recommend checking the specific VED details for any Tesla Model Y you are considering, as these figures are tied to the individual car.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Tesla Model Y

Expensive-car supplement
440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Tesla Model Y 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 Y (Electric), across 5 recorded variants.

Performance
342–420 bhp
Power
3.5s
0–60 mph (fastest)
155 mph
Top speed
Economy & running costs
0 g/km
CO₂
372 mi
Electric range (max)
78.1 kWh
Battery (max)
45–50 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,751 mm
Length
2,129 mm
Width
1,624 mm
Height
2,890 mm
Wheelbase
1,979 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2022
98%
Safety assist

The Tesla Model Y SUV was tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic 5 seats New from £44,990
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
RWD 5dr AutoAutomaticElectric342 bhp046
Performance AWD 5dr AutoAutomaticElectric420 bhp050
Long Range AWD 5dr AutoAutomaticElectric378 bhp048

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 Y?
A Tesla Model Y 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 Ys 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 Y?
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 registered from April 2017, road tax involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. An additional surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 for five years from the second year. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Tesla Model Ys are for sale?
There are 3 used Tesla Model Ys currently for sale, ranging from model years 2023 to 2026. This data was last updated on 11 September 2026.