Government considers electric car charges to combat fuel duty losses

EV drivers could face 3p per mile fee under new road rules

- by Tom Patterson

The Government is considering ways to get electric car drivers to make up for the loss of fuel duty as more people switch from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles.

Responding to reports that a “per mile” charge for electric vehicles (EVs) in this month's Budget, a Government spokesperson said: "Fuel duty covers petrol and diesel, but there's no equivalent for electric vehicles.

"We want a fairer system for all drivers whilst backing the transition to electric vehicles.”