Overview
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said on BBC that a fair vehicle tax system is needed while insisting the government will not jeopardise the EV transition.
- HM Treasury declined to set out specifics, saying it seeks a system that fairly funds roads and will consider further measures to make EV ownership more affordable.
- Press reports say Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to add roughly £1.3 billion to the Electric Car Grant in Wednesday’s Budget, with separate reporting pointing to additional funding for public charging.
- Policy design for any road pricing remains unconfirmed after mixed signals, including Alexander telling MPs there were no proposals for a national pay‑per‑mile scheme before a source said she misspoke.
- Media speculation ranges from a possible rate near 3p per mile to suggestions of counting overseas mileage, proposals criticised by motoring commentators as lacking fairness and clarity.