Secret pothole tax adds to annual bill
Drivers are facing what has been labelled a ‘secret pothole tax’ as swerving to avoid potholes adds an extra 70 miles to the average annual mileage. This figure is based […]
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April tax hikes set to hit business drivers
More than seven in 10 business drivers have admitted they are concerned about the upcoming April tax hikes. The April reforms include the first fuel duty rise in over a […]
Pay-per-mile road tax adds to compliance burden
Significant issues around the government’s pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles have been exposed by Shoreham Vehicle Auctions. The government announced plans to introduce the new tax from April 2028. […]
Rising fuel prices a ‘hidden tax’ on drivers
Fuel prices have hit a seven-month high with The AA describing the rising prices as a ‘hidden tax on drivers’. Its data has revealed that the average price of a […]
Pay-per-mile car tax on EVs a ‘strategic mistake’
The government has been urged to ‘tread carefully’ if it presses forward with plans to impose a pay-per-mile car tax on electric vehicle drivers. It’s been reported that a new […]
Pay-per-mile road tax for EVs on the cards
The government is expected to announce a new pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget on 26 November. Under the new scheme, electric vehicle drivers would be […]
Drivers call for car tax system reform
Nearly a quarter of drivers believe the car tax system is unfair, with almost a third believing it should be based on annual mileage. A survey of 2,000 drivers commissioned […]
69% of drivers back EV road tax as fleets face rising bills
New research from Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed that 69% of UK motorists say it is only fair for drivers of electric vehicles to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or […]
BVRLA calls for used electric vehicle tax relief
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has called for urgent support for the UK’s used electric vehicle market. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of […]
Fall in EV charging costs offset by VED taxes
A fall in peak-time EV charging costs has been offset by the introduction of road tax for electric vehicles, according to the latest AA EV Recharge Report. It found that […]
Heavy cars cause potholes and should be taxed
Heavy cars cause potholes and should be taxed to help pay for the upkeep of UK roads, according to a new academic paper. The paper, published by civil engineer Ruth […]
Public charging tax will slow EV switch – The AA
The AA is urging the government to cut public charging tax from 20% to five at the Spring Statement to boost EV sales. This comes after its EV Recharge Report […]