The UK government has confirmed that a pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax will go ahead in 2028, but with key policy revisions for fleets and drivers, as revealed in its official consultation response.
The BVRLA has urged Government to apply the same logic behind this week’s fuel duty freeze by dropping its plans to introduce a pay-per-mile charge on electric vehicles from 2028.
Fleet operators have been warned to prepare for a change in timings and substance over the proposed introduction of pay-as-you-drive rules in 2028.
The looming EV pay-per-mile tax could derail the EV transition, pushing drivers back to petrol, new research finds.
Government plans for a new EV pay-per-mile tax risk could create “unnecessary administrative complexity” unless the scheme is carefully designed around automation and simplicity from the outset, the Institute of Chartered Accountants
EV running costs are already beating petrol as fuel costs soar during the Middle East conflict, new data shows.
Alphabet GB has called on the Government to “pause and reconsider” its proposed electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) amid major concerns that the plans risk undermining EV adoption at a critical juncture.
More than half of UK drivers say introducing pay-per-mile road charging for electric vehicles would make them less likely to switch to a new or used EV.
EVA England has launched a major national survey calling for drivers’ views on eVED taxation plans as it also announces the appointment of Natasha Robinson, the former head of the Office for
Government plans for a new mileage-based electric car tax vastly increase the risks of car clocking, FleetCheck has warned.
Lease Electric has met with local MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown to raise concerns about the Government’s proposal to introduce a pence-per-mile tax for EVs (eVED).
By Simon Staton, client management director at Venson Automotive Solutions
Octopus Electric Vehicles has pledged to cover the new pay-per-mile tax for all existing customers – meaning no extra charges for drivers who have already made the switch to electric.
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has stated.
Fleets want an easy-to-use technological solution to recording and paying the Government’s planned electric car Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), says FleetCheck.
The BVRLA has called on fleets and leasing firms to take action on government plans for the new pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles.
By Simon Reilly, CEO of independent distribution network operator Aurora Utilities
Omoda&Jaecoo UK is fighting back against the Government’s planned EV road tax with a new ‘EV Tax Rebate’ for the Omoda E5 and Jaecoo E5.
The Chancellor is pushing ahead with plans for an EV pay-per-mile tax despite widespread condemnation.
The UK automotive industry has urged the Government to rethink “fiscal policies that threaten the UK’s new car market”, ahead of today’s Autumn Budget speech in the Commons.