The government says a mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty will apply to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from April 2028. This is a future tax change, not a reason to miss today’s vehicle-tax deadline.
Why is the system changing?
Petrol and diesel drivers contribute through fuel duty as they use fuel. As more drivers move to electric vehicles, the government says the tax system needs a different way to raise equivalent road-use revenue.
What should drivers do now?
Do not rely on old assumptions that an electric car never needs a tax check. Keep the vehicle taxed under the current rules, retain purchase and lease documents, and watch for official updates rather than social-media summaries.
Compare the full ownership cost
For any vehicle, include likely tax, charging or fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation. A change that starts in 2028 should be modelled as a future ownership cost, not treated as a current bill.
Motorbook tip: Use a tax reminder for every vehicle, regardless of fuel type. The reminder is about staying compliant; the rate is whatever the official system says for that vehicle and date.
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