Multiple reports say Labour is considering a per-mile charge for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) beginning in 2028, alongside a smaller charge for hybrid cars. The EV rate is reported as 3p per mile, while hybrids would face a 1.5p-per-mile charge. The proposals are described as part of a wider effort to address public finances as the UK moves away from petrol and diesel vehicles. As more journeys shift to EVs, fuel duty receipts and related income are expected to fall, creating a potential funding gap. The charging approach is presented as a way to continue raising revenue from road users based on how far they drive, rather than relying on fuel sales. The reporting available here focuses on the stated per-mile amounts, the expected start date of 2028, and the stated rationale of supporting government finances during the transition to lower-emission vehicles. No additional confirmed details beyond these broad figures and timing are included in the provided material.
Labour plans to charge EV and hybrid drivers per mile from 2028
Multiple reports say Labour is considering a per-mile charge for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) beginning in 2028, alongside a smaller charge for hybrid cars. The EV rate is reported as 3p per mil...
- Labour is reported to plan a per-mile charge for vehicles from 2028.
- EV drivers would face a charge of 3p per mile, according to the reports.
- Hybrid drivers would face a smaller charge of 1.5p per mile.
- The proposals are intended to help fill a projected public finance gap as petrol and diesel use declines.
- The plans link road-user charging to vehicle mileage rather than fuel sales, based on the reporting provided.
The arrangements are intended to help fill the gap in the public finances caused by the move away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
3 hours agoThe arrangements are intended to help fill the gap in the public finances caused by the move away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
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