joebassman
Member
What are your views on the planned VED introduction on electric cars in 2025?
Because the majority of electric cars cost over £40k when new, under current legislation they would also be liable for the extra VED surcharge.
Although I appreciate that eventually VED will need to be charged on zero-emissions vehicles, 2025 seems rather early to start implementing VED when the government is supposedly encouraging the switch to electric cars.
Fortunately, I am able to lease a car without having to pay VED so am seriously considering leasing an electric car as my next car. But if I was buying privately, I feel the government's decision to start charging VED on zero emission cars so soon would heavily discourage me from purchasing an electric car. Especially as the price of electricity keeps rising.
Because the majority of electric cars cost over £40k when new, under current legislation they would also be liable for the extra VED surcharge.
Although I appreciate that eventually VED will need to be charged on zero-emissions vehicles, 2025 seems rather early to start implementing VED when the government is supposedly encouraging the switch to electric cars.
Fortunately, I am able to lease a car without having to pay VED so am seriously considering leasing an electric car as my next car. But if I was buying privately, I feel the government's decision to start charging VED on zero emission cars so soon would heavily discourage me from purchasing an electric car. Especially as the price of electricity keeps rising.