New pay-per-mile taxes could 'eliminate' confidence in electric cars as drivers stick to petrol
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Labour's proposed pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles could damage the UK's net zero ambitions, motoring experts have warned.New research from YouGov shows that most drivers are still leaning towards petrol cars despite years of pressure to switch to electric vehicles.According to the data, 55 per cent of people looking to buy a new car are still considering a petrol engine, while only 37 per cent are thinking about buying an electric vehicle.
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Experts at LeaseLoco explained that growing costs linked to electric cars are making drivers think twice about making the switch.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The concerns come after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to introduce a pay-per-mile tax for EV drivers in the coming years.
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The new charge is expected to be brought in as a new revenue stream to replace money lost from fuel duty, caused by more motorists moving away from petrol and diesel cars.
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Under the proposals, electric car drivers could be charged around 3p per mile,...
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