UK drivers of these cars to be hit with new £450 charge from 2028

Motorists driving particular vehicles are facing hundreds of pounds in additional annual taxes (Image: Karl Hendon via Getty Images)

Motorists driving particular vehicles are facing hundreds of pounds in additional annual taxes. The Government has "targeted" electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid owners through sweeping tax reforms.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a new pay-per-mile tax system this week. This follows the scrapping of a free vehicle tax benefit earlier in the year.

The changes amount to a significant increase in running costs for EV motorists , reports Birmingham Live . Under the new pay-per-mile tax, EV owners covering the typical 8,500 miles annually will pay £255.

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