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Costs and tax

Company car tax (BIK) on EVs and plug-ins

For company car drivers, an electric car or a long-range plug-in hybrid can cut tax bills by thousands. Here are the rates, the electric-range bands that matter, and worked examples.

8 Nov 2026 · 2 min read

Costs and tax

Running costs: EV vs petrol

An electric car can cost less than half as much per mile as a petrol one, or more, depending on where you charge. Here is how fuel, tax and servicing compare.

8 Nov 2026 · 2 min read

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