Van Benefit Calculator 2026/27
Calculate the tax on your company van benefit. See the flat-rate £3,960 van benefit plus £757 fuel benefit and how much tax you'll pay.
Standard Van Benefit
Petrol/diesel vans
Van Fuel Benefit
If private fuel provided
Electric Van Benefit
Zero-emission vans
What is the van benefit for 2026/27?
The company van benefit is a flat rate of £3,960 for 2026/27. This applies if your employer provides a van and you use it for private journeys. The benefit is the same regardless of the van's value or age.
What is the van fuel benefit?
If your employer provides fuel for private use of your company van, there's an additional fuel benefit of £757 for 2026/27. Combined with the van benefit, this totals £4,717 in taxable benefits.
Are electric vans taxable?
Zero-emission electric vans have a £0 benefit for 2026/27. This makes electric vans extremely tax-efficient as there's no tax to pay on private use, encouraging the switch to cleaner vehicles.
What counts as private use of a company van?
Private use includes commuting to and from work, personal trips, family use, and any journey not wholly for business purposes. Incidental private use (like stopping at a shop on a business journey) is generally allowed without triggering the benefit.
How can I reduce van benefit tax?
Consider: switching to an electric van (£0 benefit), making a private fuel contribution to eliminate fuel benefit, or ensuring the van is only used for business purposes with no private use (strict conditions apply).
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