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The Chancellor is expected to announce a new 3p-per-mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the upcoming Budget on November 26.

The levy, due to start in 2028, would add around £250 a year for EV owners as part of efforts to replace lost fuel duty revenue and ensure all drivers contribute to road upkeep.

The plan has sparked backlash from critics who call it a “tax on motorists,” while the government argues it’s needed to fill a £30 billion gap in public finances.

New controversial motoring charges are expected to be announced by the Chancellor at th

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