In roughly two years, drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will be subject to a new pay-per-mile form of road tax, known as eVED (Electric Vehicle Excise Duty). This will force motorists to pay, on average, an additional £200-£300 per year on top of their standard annual road tax, calculated by tallying up how far they’ve driven.
The system has been designed to replace fuel duty, which will become a diminishing revenue stream for the UK Government as more people switch to cleaner, greener EVs. As you’d expect, though, the plans have elicited mixed reactions across the political landscape, from the car industry and among the general public.
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