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Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Howard Cox said: “At a reported 75p per mile, will cost a family petrol car driver an eye-gouging £6,500 more than they annually pay now in Fuel Duty and VAT (this does not include VED changes).”
The Treasury is considering a new pay per mile system to help fill a £40billion gap in public finances caused by the switch to electric cars.
The Government will lose revenue generated by VED and fuel duty which is not paid by electric cars.
When asked about a possible introduction of a pay per mile scheme, the Department for Transport said they will “ensure” motoring taxes keeps pace with changes on the road.