The fleet and leasing sector has cautiously welcomed tweaks to the government’s upcoming EV pence‑per‑mile tax (EVED), but frustration remains high. EVED arrives in April 2028, and while new measures allow bulk payments and top‑ups before defleeting, the core issue remains: it’s still a manual, admin‑heavy system for the most connected vehicles ever built.
Dale Eynon (AFP): “Prepare for an extra workload.”
Graham Hill (EV expert): “Why the hell are we doing manual submissions? EVs already transmit the data.”
The EV Café Takeaway
“It doesn’t address the cost issue or the timing.” - Paul
“Three pence per mile for EVs, 1.5p for plug‑in hybrids…based on what? The assumption hybrids run half their miles on battery is nonsense.” - Sam:
Sam also warns that new drivetrains, like the range‑extender IM8 he drove in China, will make EVED even harder to administer fairly.
EVED feels analogue, complex, and poorly aligned with modern EV tech, and risks confusing everyday drivers who might otherwise switch.