How much will road tax be on electric cars in 2025 in the UK?
Electric, zero or low emission cars registered on or after 1 April 2025. You will need to pay the lowest first year rate of vehicle tax set at £10 from 1 April 2025. From the second tax payment onwards, you will pay the standard rate of £195. If you’re eyeing an electric car for your business, the UK government offers attractive tax incentives to support your choice. The primary benefit is the 100% first year allowance, which allows you to deduct the full cost of the electric vehicle from your profits before tax in the year of purchase.Mileage rates for privately owned electric cars The HMRC electric car mileage rate works out to be 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles. You can then claim 25p on any mileage after that. Example: If you’ve driven 13,000 miles, you can claim £4500 for the first 10,000 miles and £750 for the remaining 3,000 miles.
What is the most efficient electric car in 2025?
In 2025, the Lucid Air Pure RWD sits at the top of the U. S. EPA efficiency charts with a combined rating around 146 MPGe and roughly 23 kWh/100 miles. Close behind are high‑efficiency versions of the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Tesla Model Y. The 2025 Lucid Air is a large, all-electric luxury sedan with a maximum range of 512 miles, better than anything else at this time. The 2025 Tesla Model S is a large, all-electric luxury car with a great maximum range of 402 miles, and the potential to be awesomely quick. Stay up to date on all the latest car news.