The government says it intends to tax electric-vehicle drivers based on the number of miles they drive, and it has reiterated details of how the system could be implemented. According to reporting, the approach involves collecting mileage information to calculate an annual charge for EV owners. The government also indicates that electric cars can be GPS-tracked so authorities can determine driving distance over a given period. The reporting further states that the per-mile rate would be linked to inflation, meaning the amount paid per mile could rise over time. This is mentioned alongside a separate policy element described as a 15-year freeze on fuel duty, which would keep fuel duty unchanged for longer while the new EV charging mechanism would apply to electric vehicles. Taken together, the articles describe a shift from fuel-based taxation to distance-based taxation for EVs, supported by technology capable of measuring mileage. The sources present the policy as a reaffirmation of existing plans and focus on the practicality of tracking and the expected mechanism for setting the rate.