UK drivers will have to pay an average of £210 per year as a result of the new pay-per-mile charge that will be enforced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her Budget delivery that, from April 2028, electric vehicle drivers will be required to pay a 3p-per-mile road charge , with the rate increasing annually in line with inflation.

The average annual mileage of a car in the UK in 2024 was 7,000 miles, according to the Department for Transport, resulting in an annual charge of £210 for EV drivers. However, of course, if you drive more than the average, you will find yourself paying even more money as a result of the road tax.

The Office for Budget Responsibility states that the charge is expected to raise £1.1 billion in 2028-29, before increasing to £1.9 billion in 2030-31. How

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