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Labour Urged to Revise Tax Hitting Electric Vehicle Owners

5/28/2025

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Labour Considers Tax Reform

Labour faces pressure to amend the Expensive Car Supplement tax, which unfairly burdens electric vehicle owners with a £425 annual fee for cars over £40,000. Experts suggest increasing the threshold to £50,000 to boost EV adoption. With the Autumn Statement approaching, drivers are hurrying to renew their Vehicle Excise Duty before the new rates kick in.

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TfL Increases Charges

Starting January 2, 2026, Transport for London (TfL) will raise the Congestion Charge from £15 to £18, the first hike in three years. The plan introduces discounts for electric vehicles and annual adjustments tied to inflation. Small businesses voice their worries as a public consultation runs until August 4, 2025, highlighting the tension between environmental goals and economic pressures.

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Labour Considers Tax Reform

Labour faces pressure to amend the Expensive Car Supplement tax, which unfairly burdens electric vehicle owners with a £425 annual fee for cars over £40,000. Experts suggest increasing the threshold to £50,000 to boost EV adoption. With the Autumn Statement approaching, drivers are hurrying to renew their Vehicle Excise Duty before the new rates kick in.

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