Campaigners Propose Pay-Per-Mile Charge for UK Electric Cars
Campaigners have proposed a pay-per-mile charge for electric cars in the UK to address an estimated £5bn tax revenue gap. The Campaign for Better Transport suggests immediate action, while the RAC supports a system based on emissions. Despite possible political backlash, this reform aims to ensure fair taxation for all vehicles.
Campaigners have urged the Chancellor to adopt a pay-per-mile road charging scheme for electric vehicles (EVs) to address a £5bn shortfall in tax revenues caused by the decline in fuel duty as petrol and diesel cars are phased out.
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) highlighted this in a letter to Rachel Reeves, stressing that tax revenues could severely drop between 2028 and 2033.
Silviya Barrett of CBT emphasized the urgency, proposing a small initial charge on zero-emission vehicles with exemptions for current drivers.
The RAC's policy head, Simon Williams, supported the idea, suggesting a tiered system based on emissions.
The Confederation of Passenger Transport also backed the scheme for its potential benefits in meeting net-zero carbon targets and reducing congestion.
Despite opposition and precedent for political backlash, the campaigners argue for immediate action to establish fair road taxation for all vehicles.
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) highlighted this in a letter to Rachel Reeves, stressing that tax revenues could severely drop between 2028 and 2033.
Silviya Barrett of CBT emphasized the urgency, proposing a small initial charge on zero-emission vehicles with exemptions for current drivers.
The RAC's policy head, Simon Williams, supported the idea, suggesting a tiered system based on emissions.
The Confederation of Passenger Transport also backed the scheme for its potential benefits in meeting net-zero carbon targets and reducing congestion.
Despite opposition and precedent for political backlash, the campaigners argue for immediate action to establish fair road taxation for all vehicles.