Reports say the British Retail, Business and a personal leasing association (BVRLA) has criticised proposals put forward by Rachel Reeves for a pay-per-mile tax on electric cars. In comments cited by outlets, BVRLA chief executive Toby Poston says the approach could be seen as “fair on paper” but may operate differently in practice. He argues the cost burden would fall hardest on drivers who have fewer options to change their driving patterns or reduce their mileage, rather than on those most able to adjust. The criticism is framed around concerns about potential uneven impact across different locations, sometimes described as a “postcode penalty.” The coverage focuses on the argument that a distance-based charge could disproportionately affect certain groups depending on where they live and how they travel. The reports do not provide detailed figures or a full description of how the scheme would be implemented, but they reflect that the business leasing sector is raising objections to the likely distribution of costs under the policy.