Proposals for a new electric vehicle pay-per-mile tax (eVED) are drawing increasing attention from fleet operators, with questions emerging around cost, fairness and unintended consequences.
Under plans announced at last year’s Autumn Budget, zero-emission cars would be charged 3p per mile from April 2028, on top of existing road taxes. Plug-in hybrids would face a lower 1.5p per mile, with both rates rising annually in line with CPI. The Treasury argues the move is needed as fuel duty receipts fall - revenues between April and September 2025 were £12.2bn, £26m lower than the same period in 2024.
Driver body EVA England has launched a national survey to gather views on eVED and the public charging network, warning drivers risk becoming a “forgotten voice” in debates often led by manufacturers and infrastructure providers. Chief executive Vicky Edmonds said the aim is to ensure policies reflect “what’s fair and practical in real life”.
However, concerns are also emerging around compliance. FleetCheck has warned that mileage-based tax could increase vehicle clocking. CEO Peter Golding said an EV covering 20,000 miles a year would face a £600 eVED bill, creating temptation to alter odometer readings, an issue already affecting around one in seven cars.
With the Government’s eVED consultation closing on 18 March, fleet voices are likely to play a critical role in shaping what comes next.
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