Reverse decision on pay per mile for EV and hybrid drivers
The 3p-per-mile EV tax adds about £255 a year for an average household, pushing up transport bills on top of loan, insurance, tax and charging costs. For many families this squeezes already tight budgets and leaves less money for essentials and savings.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 15/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 15/100,000
- 15 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may be interested in these petitions, which call for similar action: "Do not introduce pay-per-mile road charging for UK drivers" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749667 "Stop the EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752431 "Stop mileage tax on electric & plug-in hybrid cars & reduce public charging VAT" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752170
- 27 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
The government should cut or freeze the 3p-per-mile rate, introduce means-tested rebates or exemptions for lower-income households, and expand charging infrastructure to keep EV running costs affordable. Other countries like Norway and the Netherlands prioritise EV purchase grants, reduced toll fees and free parking over dedicated pay-per-mile taxes, making ownership easier. These approaches help families transition to cleaner transport without adding extra financial strain.