Campaigners are urging the chancellor to implement a pay-per-mile road charging scheme on electric cars to address a projected £5bn shortfall in tax revenues from motoring. The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is leading the charge for reform, proposing a small pay-per-mile charge on zero-emission vehicles to ensure fair taxation. Despite potential criticism and controversy, research shows that the majority of the public support this idea. With fuel duty revenue decreasing as more electric vehicles hit the road, organizations like CBT, RAC, and Confederation of Passenger Transport are advocating for a new taxation system to meet carbon targets and reduce congestion.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/sep/03/uk-electric-car-drivers-per-mile-vehicle-taxes-campaign-for-better-transport