Overview
- Reports indicate the plan would be announced on November 26 and consulted on before a potential rollout from 2028.
- A widely cited 3p-per-mile rate would add about £300 a year for a driver covering roughly 10,000 miles, with higher costs for business users.
- The Times reports electric vans may be excluded, while plug‑in hybrids could still be charged per mile, creating a potential double levy alongside fuel duty.
- A government spokesperson notes there is currently no EV equivalent to fuel duty and says the goal is a fairer system that supports the transition.
- Industry voices warn the timing could deter EV uptake, though analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit suggests EVs would still be around £1,000 a year cheaper to run than petrol cars, and polling shows broad support if revenues improve roads or charging.