Motorists 'to be slapped with pay-per-mile tax by Rachel Reeves'

At a glance

• The Chancellor is expected to announce a new 3p-per-mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the upcoming Budget on November 26.
• The levy, due to start in 2028, would add around £250 a year for EV owners as part of efforts to replace lost fuel duty revenue and ensure all drivers contribute to road upkeep.
• The plan has sparked backlash from critics who call it a “tax on motorists,” while the government argues it’s needed to fill a £30 billion gap in public finances.

New controversial motoring charges are expected to be announced by the Chancellor at the Budget on November 26.