Major details of the controversial eVED pay-per-mile tax have been unveiled, arriving to mixed responses from across the automotive industry. The Government has confirmed that drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will be able to opt-in to submit GPS data to get accurate readings, while the cost per mile is set to increase further from April 2029. 

 

Following an industry consultation lasting several months, the Government says the proposed eVED road-tax system will feature an opt-in telematics feature when it is launched in April 2028. This will enable those with cars featuring 4G and 5G telematics technology – most cars sold post-2018 – to transmit mileage data wirelessly from their vehicle to Government databases.