Electric Car Owners: Get Ready for Pay-Per-Mile Tax
The UK government has shaken up the electric vehicle (EV) world by confirming a pay-per-mile road tax starting in 2028. If you drive an electric car (EV) or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), you’ll soon need to pay for every mile you drive. This big announcement came as part of the government’s latest budget and marks a major shift in how the UK plans to tax drivers as more people go green.
What Does This Mean for Electric Car Drivers?
Currently, EV drivers have enjoyed zero road tax as a reward for ditching petrol and diesel cars. But as more people switch to electric, the government’s fuel tax income is shrinking faster than a smartphone battery at a festival. So, from 2028, every EV and PHEV driver will need to start coughing up for each mile they clock. The goal? To keep road funding fair and sustainable as the world goes electric.
Don’t panic just yet, but maybe start counting those miles. Some might say this move is as predictable as British weather—just when you get used to the sunshine, here comes the rain! It’s a bittersweet moment for the EV revolution, but at least we’ll have quieter roads and—hopefully—cleaner air.
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TopGear: Electric Car Drivers Will Pay Per Mile from 2028