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How much will you spend on the M6 Toll this year?

Use the calculator below to project annual cost based on your vehicle, zones and trip frequency. Compare standard contactless against a Breeze account and see the saving in pounds.

10
48
Per trip
£12.00
Per week
£120.00
Per month
£519.60
Per year
£5,760.00
Breeze vs standard

A Breeze account saves £1.80 per trip on this scenario.

Annual saving at your usage: £864.00. Setup is free, so the break-even is the first trip you take.

Annual cost = trip cost × trips per week × weeks per year. Equivalent to roughly 3,716 litres of petrol on this annual spend.

Pre-set scenarios

Daily commuter (car)

10 trips / week, 3 zones, 48 weeks

Standard: £5,760
Breeze: £4,896 (save £864)

3 days a week (car)

6 trips / week, 3 zones, 48 weeks

Standard: £3,456
Breeze: £2,938

Weekly user (car)

2 trips / week, 3 zones, 48 weeks

Standard: £1,152
Breeze: £979

Daily van driver

Class 4 (panel van), 10 trips / week, 3 zones, 48 weeks

Standard: £9,696
Breeze: £8,448

Figures use current verified rates. Adjust the calculator for your own pattern. Annual cost = trip cost × trips per week × 48.

Calculator FAQ

How many trips per week justify a Breeze account?
For a car making the full 3-zone route, Breeze saves £1.80 per trip. Setup is free, so the break-even is the first trip you take. The real question is whether you make enough trips to justify managing a top-up balance: 2 to 3 trips a week typically tips the balance towards Breeze.
What does the full 48-week year assumption mean?
We default to 48 working weeks per year, accounting for typical UK annual leave (around 25 to 28 days) plus public holidays. Adjust upwards if you commute year-round including holidays, or downwards if you only travel during term time.
Can I claim toll spending against tax?
If you are self-employed or a business owner using the toll for business journeys, yes, normally as a business expense. Employees may be able to claim if they pay personally for business travel. This is general information rather than tax advice. Check with your accountant or HMRC.
What if my number of trips varies week to week?
Use an average. The calculator multiplies trips per week by 48 weeks (default), so two heavy weeks plus four light weeks will average out fairly. For a more accurate picture, log a typical month and divide by four.

Self-employed or running a fleet? See the commercial guide for VAT reclaim and fleet account options.

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