Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new mile-based tax for electric vehicles in the Budget. From 2028-29, battery electric cars will be charged £0.03 per mile, and plug-in hybrid cars £0.015 per mile. An average battery electric car driver covering 8,500 miles annually could face a £255 charge in 2028-29.The government states the tax aims to create a fairer system for all drivers, as electric vehicles currently do not pay fuel duty. Ministers also intend to continue supporting the transition to electric vehicles and making their ownership more accessible and affordable.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Electric vehicle owners to face new pay-per-mile tax – how much it will cost
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new mile-based tax for electric vehicles in the Budget. From 2028-29, battery electric cars will be charged £0.03 per mile, and plug-in hybrid cars £0.015 per mile. An average battery electric car driver covering 8,500 miles annually could face a £255 charge in 2028-29.The government states the tax aims to create a fairer system for all drivers, as electric vehicles currently do not pay fuel duty. Ministers also intend to continue supporting the transition to electric vehicles and making their ownership more accessible and affordable.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
