Petition · Department for Transport

Revise the eVED Taxation on Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs)

Open for signatures 346 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to revise the proposed eVED charge to prevent 'unfair' double taxation. PHEV drivers pay a flat 1.5p/mile even on petrol miles, where they already pay 53.95p/L fuel duty. We believe this discriminates against those who adopted hybrids in good faith to reduce emissions.
We request specific revisions to the PHEV eVED:
1. "Fuel Duty Credit": Allow owners to offset pump duty against their eVED bill.
2. Exempt Non-Electric Miles: Use onboard tech to apply eVED only to zero-emission miles.
3. Adjust the Rate: Reduce the 1.5p PHEV rate for short-range vehicles (e.g., 20-30 miles).
4. "Grandfathering Protection": Exempt existing PHEV owners - early adopters - from the new charge.
We believe these changes would ensure fairness for those who invested in transitional green technology.

Timeline

12 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 346
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Transport
Opened 12 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.