A new Transport Committee inquiry exploring the impact of the planned eVED pay-per-mile tax is now open.

The Supercharging the EV Transition inquiry seeks input from industry experts including fleets and researchers on how the Government can accelerate the country’s transition to widespread use of electric vehicles.

The Government’s plans for the new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty are a particular focus, following the announcement in the Autumn Budget that the new mileage-based fee will apply to battery-electric and plug-in-hybrid cars from April 2028.

MPs will examine the likely implications of the introduction of eVED for the wider EV transition, considerations for its implementation and the impact of the introduction of VED on zero-emission cars since April 2025. A separate consultation by HM Treasury is also underway to seek views on design and implementation of the new eVED tax.

The Transport Committee inquiry will also look at how the Government can tackle issues that may be putting the brakes on the transition to EVs and affecting consumer confidence, including affordability of vehicles and charging. MPs will look at the rollout and availability of charging infrastructure in different parts of the country.

This inquiry comes against the backdrop of the ZEV mandate and the 2030 ICE ban. The Conservatives said earlier this week that they would scrap both if they won the next election. However, the Government has quashed rumours that it’s bringing forwards a review of the ZEV mandate.

Transport Committee chair Ruth Cadbury MP said: “Are we really en route to a petrol and diesel-free future on Britain’s roads? After a major intervention in the Budget, this committee will look under the bonnet at the Government’s policies to steer us through this period of major change to the way millions of us get around from day to day.

“We will kick the tyres and see what can be done to jump start the rollout of charging infrastructure and ask how else government could remove barriers to broader uptake of EVs and incentivise their use.”

The inquiry is open until 30 January 2026 for written evidence submissions that respond to areas including the impact of the eVED introduction, and further action required to accelerate EV take-up.

Other areas under focus include the robustness of the current rate of EV take-up  relative to the Government’s targets; the effectiveness of existing incentives and suggestions for different forms of support; and ways to support further development of the second-hand EV market.

The inquiry also looks at the most significant factors affecting consumer confidence in EVs and the further action required to ensure that the rollout of EV charging infrastructure facilitates transition at the necessary rate, plus lessons that should be learned from other countries.

BVRLA chief executive Toby Poston said: “This is a welcome piece of good news for the Road to Zero. The Government may think it has kept things on track by splashing the cash on UK Automotive and grants for new EV car and van registrations, but those working on the front line of the transition are experiencing a very bumpy ride. The continued uncertainty surrounding the ZEV Mandate, the wilful neglect of the Used EV Market and the eVED plans are damaging confidence and costing EV adopters billions of pounds.

“It is therefore great to see the House of Commons Transport Select Committee stepping up to hold the Government to account. Throughout the year, the BVRLA and its Industry Champions have kept Scott Arthur and Ruth Cadbury up to speed on what is going on. We are delighted that they and their colleagues have decided to hold this inquiry.”

Full details of the Transport Committee’s Supercharging the EV Transition inquiry are here.