Rachel Reeves considering pay-per-mile tax for ele... The Guardian

Rachel Reeves considering pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget

The Guardian November 06, 2025

<p>EV drivers would face 3p-a-mile charge on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars</p><p>Rachel Reeves is considering plans for a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles to announce in this month’s budget worth an extra £250 a year on average.</p><p>Under proposals the chancellor may announce on 26 November, EV drivers would face a new charge of 3p a mile on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars as drivers switch to greener options.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/nov/06/electric-vehicles-pay-per-mile-tax-rachel-reeves-budget">Continue reading...</a>

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