Petition · HM Treasury

Stop mileage tax on electric & plug-in hybrid cars & reduce public charging VAT

Closed 5,287 signatures

What the petition asks

To remove the planned mileage tax on electric and plugin-hybrid cars, and to equalise VAT on public charging to 5% to support adoption.
We petition against the proposed 3p/mile EV tax starting 2028, which will be 1.5p/mile for plug-in hybrid vehicles. We think it's short-sighted and contradicts UK investment in EV manufacturing and Net Zero goals by suppressing consumer demand. EV owners already pay VAT on electricity (20% at public chargers, 5% at home). This tax is double taxation and unfairly penalizes drivers. Demand: withdraw the tax and reduce VAT on public charging to 5%.

Timeline

8 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 5,287
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 8 Jan 2026
Closed 8 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.