Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander gave a pay-per-mile statement on the BBC today (Image: BBC)

The Department for Transport has provided fresh details regarding the forthcoming pay-per-mile scheme that will impact drivers across the nation. Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her intention to introduce these charges, which could result in electric vehicle (EV) owners facing an additional £267 annually based on existing national mileage statistics.

The programme, which will also encompass hybrid vehicles, is scheduled to launch in April 2028 and has sparked apprehension within the automotive sector that it may deter consumers from purchasing EVs. During a television appearance this morning, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander reinforced the Government's commitment to the new

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