The HMRC mileage rate for EV vehicles for business use to be increased from 4p

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The HMRC mileage rate for EV vehicles for business use to be increased from 4p. This was set at 4p in 2017/18 and now with increasing cost of electricity and on the road charging cost does not fully cover the cost of the electricity needed to charge the EV. The current rate does not promote EV use

Increasing the rate would be another tool to encourage people to swap to EV’s and for companies to promote this too. Lots of companies are promoting use of Hybrids but this still get the 45p rate from business mileage. An increase in rate for EV would support the take up of EV’s in business further. This measure fits with the BIK discount and promotion of the green economy where business can support the transition to EV and away from fossil fuels in cars and vehicles. the energy cost is so high

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an operational decision for HMRC.

The HMRC rate is calculated using published consumption rates, adjusted to reflect real driving conditions and the average cost of electricity, and are subject to quarterly review.

Timeline

22 Sep 2021	Petition opened for signatures
27 Sep 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Sep 2021

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