UK Considers Mileage-Based EV Tax, Sparking Regional Disparity Concerns

A proposed UK tax on electric vehicles based on mileage could disproportionately affect rural drivers, raising concerns about regional fairness and the uptake of EVs.

16 Feb, 06:00 — 16 Feb, 06:00

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The Guardian16 Feb, 06:00

Rural drivers to face steepest bills under UK’s mileage-based electric vehicle tax

Analysis reveals big regional disparities as critics say Labour’s proposed levy could slow uptake of EVs Drivers in the south-west of England would pay nearly four times as much as those in London as a result of Labour’s mileage-based tax on electric cars, according to analysis of official data. The 3p-a-mile road charge, announced in the autumn budget and due to take effect in 2028, is expected to raise £1.1bn a year, partly offsetting the loss of fuel duty revenues as drivers switch from petrol to electric vehicles. Continue reading...

By Alex Daniel

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