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- The government will introduce a 3p-per-mile tax on electric cars in the south-west of England from 2028, nearly four times London's rate.
- The tax aims to raise £1.1 billion yearly to offset declining fuel duty.
- Critics warn it could slow EV adoption, especially in rural areas where drivers pay £156.51 annually.
- The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates policy would reduce EV sales by 440,000 over five years.
