FairCharge Slams ‘Luxury’ EV Tax as Outdated Policy Hits Drivers with £425 Annual Bill
- FairCharge
- Apr 3
- 1 min read

FairCharge has called the UK’s new electric vehicle tax “controversial,” as drivers of EVs priced over £40,000 face a £425 yearly surcharge starting April 1st. The lobby group criticizes the government for failing to update the threshold set in 2017, warning that the added costs could deter families from switching to electric just as adoption gains pace. Source https://www.thetimes.com/article/b4fbe33e-209b-449f-b794-ee27a3be5b41?shareToken=49db2d819a58b74f5c09eb700c62c0e4