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The new 3p pay-per-mile car tax from the Labour Party government will be increased to 5p for some drivers. Which? has analysed the cost of charging EVs at chargers across the UK, with home chargers at off-peak rates costing just 2p per mile.

On top of the 3p surcharge from Labour Party Chancellor, it means road users will fork out 5p. Which? said: "As you can see, the cost per mile increases dramatically when you charge at a public ultra-rapid charger.

"For comparison, the cost to refuel a typical large petrol or diesel SUV is 15p per mile (based on paying 134p for petrol and 140.49p for diesel). So when using a public ultra-rapid charger, you’re paying significantly more to refuel."

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