Minister of Finance United kingdomAnd the Jeremy Huntdeclare that the tax benefits of electric car. From 2025, these units will pay a turnover tax, like the internal combustion tax. In this way, the British government is halting the electric mobility plans it has been implementing.
The above tax was only mandatory for petrol and hybrid vehicles with CO2 emissions of up to 50g/km. Now everyone electric car Those who enroll after this date will pay £10 in the first year and £165 from 2027, which is the average rate. In addition, electrified units purchased between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2025 will pay the standard rate directly.
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On the other hand, the British regulations exempted them from taxes vehicles Sold at 40 pounds or more for up to five years. appendix l vehicles Caros has waived a payment of £355, but will be charged from 1 April 2025. This puts electric vans on a par with combustion vans, paying £290 a year.
Until the announcement of the new imposition, The UK has encouraged the purchase of electric cars. This is with the aim of stopping internal combustion vehicles within five years, in a move to advance Europe’s plans. It was planned By 2030, only zero-emission electrified units will be circulating on its streets.
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However, the Finance Ministry found a “gap” of £55m. This puts the British Isles on the brink of a major recession. To rectify the situation, the government has drawn up a new tax list with all kinds of supporting documents. For example, he said that Taxing electric cars is one way to be fairer to all drivers.
“[Es una forma de] Ensuring that all road users start paying a fair tax contribution, such as a credit electric carThe government said, according to the specialized website Motor.es.
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SMMT notes, “We recognize that all owners of vehicles they must pay their fair share of taxes; However, the measures announced today mean that buyers of electric cars and trucks, and existing owners, will face a significant increase in vehicle tax charges.”
SMMT added that there is a need for a framework that encourages consumers and businesses to buy electric vehicles.
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