Can I renew my EV road tax early so it's free for longer?
Now that EV's will be liable for Road Tax from 01/05/2025 I see lots of people advocating renewing the current free Road Tax early to gain an extra period of free Road Tax. But as I understand it if you renew early the renewal date remains the same as it was so no free period will apply.
Asked on 5 February 2025 by crazy_timbo
Answered by
David Ross
If you use the online VED renewal service you can retax for 12 months in March and obtain a year of VED at the existing rates, as tax can only be applied at the rates that are applicable on the day of renewal. Your existing tax will still expire on the original date, but the tax purchased in March will be valid for 12 months.
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