charginginfrastructure on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/charginginfrastructure/Recent content in charginginfrastructure on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 31 May 2026 06:06:36 +0000Rachel Reeves Faces Backlash Over New £240 Annual EV Mileage Chargehttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-faces-backlash-over-new-240-annual-ev-mileage-charge/Sun, 31 May 2026 06:06:36 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-faces-backlash-over-new-240-annual-ev-mileage-charge/A proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers has sparked concern among motorists and industry experts alike. John Wilmot, founder and CEO of car lease comparison site LeaseLoco.com, has raised alarms over the new scheme introduced by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves, warning it could discourage drivers from making the switch to EVs. Starting in 2028, EV owners will be required to pay 3p per mile driven, a rate that is half the 6p per mile paid by petrol and diesel drivers through fuel duty.