https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/carowners/Recent content in carowners on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 05 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-confirms-new-300-annual-charge-for-drivers-covering-10000-miles/Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-confirms-new-300-annual-charge-for-drivers-covering-10000-miles/A new tax system targeting certain drivers based on their annual mileage is set to be introduced, government minister Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The pay-per-mile charge will apply specifically to owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, marking a shift in how road tax revenue is collected. Starting April 2028, drivers of eligible vehicles will be charged either 3p or 1.5p per mile, depending on their car type. For example, an electric vehicle owner driving 10,000 miles a year can expect an additional £300 charge annually, paid alongside the existing vehicle excise duty.