Free Tool · HMRC Van BIK Rates
Van Benefit Calculator
Calculate the Benefit-in-Kind tax on a company van, including the fuel benefit charge if your employer covers private fuel, and the employer Class 1A NI liability across your fleet.
Van details
Used to calculate total employer NI across the fleet
Results — 2026/27
Driver tax per van
Van benefit tax (annual)
£1,668.00
Van benefit tax (monthly)
£139.00
Employer Class 1A NI (15%)
Per van (annual)
£625.50
Based on £4,170.00 chargeable benefit
Zero-emission vans are exempt from the van benefit charge. This applies to standard vans — see HMRC guidance for edge cases.
Van benefit charges by year
| Tax year | Van benefit | Fuel benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27▸ selected | £4,170.00 | £798.00 |
| 2025/26 | £4,020.00 | £769.00 |
| 2024/25 | £3,960.00 | £757.00 |
| 2023/24 | £3,960.00 | £757.00 |
| 2022/23 | £3,600.00 | £688.00 |
| 2021/22 | £3,500.00 | £669.00 |
Figures are estimates based on HMRC's published van benefit charges. Always confirm current van benefit rates at gov.uk and verify your tax band with HMRC. This tool does not constitute tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
How van BIK tax works
Van Benefit-in-Kind tax works completely differently from company car BIK. Cars use a CO2-based percentage of the vehicle's P11D value — so the taxable amount varies by make, model and emissions. Vans use a flat annual charge set by HMRC, regardless of the van's value or CO2 output. For 2026/27 that flat charge is £4,170.
If your employer also pays for fuel used on private journeys, a separate flat fuel benefit charge applies on top — £798 for 2026/27. As a driver, you pay income tax on both charges at your marginal rate. Your employer pays Class 1A National Insurance at 15% on the total chargeable amount.
Zero-emission (electric) vans are currently exempt from the van benefit charge. This makes them significantly cheaper for drivers compared to a diesel equivalent. If your fleet is growing, switching to electric vans removes the BIK liability entirely for drivers and eliminates the employer NI cost on those vehicles.
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