The UK government is planning to start taxing electric vehicle (EV) owners from April 2025, reversing a previous tax exemption. This move has been met with criticism, as EV drivers previously enjoyed tax-free status as an incentive to switch from petrol and diesel cars.
The Government has stood behind its contentious plans to start taxing electric vehicle owners from April 2025, in a move that will see even those who previously benefitted from a tax exemption facing road tax charges. The shift aims to align EVs with the wider vehicle tax system, according to the Treasury which claims it continues to support the automotive sector, despite pushback from EV drivers who enjoyed the tax free perk as an incentive to ditch petrol and diesel cars.
His view on the matter was clearly stated: "This announcement, which was slipped in over the weekend, is a serious and very disappointing step. For many, the free road tax was the incentive to go for an electric car. The previous government deliberately did not change this tax to help the UK on its green promises.
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