Pay per mile. Another blow for EV drivers

[Ian Key]

Not as over the top as you might think. Number plate recognition is a major part of the road safety system over here for heavy vehicle drivers. Also, every speed camera and point to point camera records every rego number.

There's a lot of average speed cameras and surveillance cameras over here too. I can see the country lanes which aren't covered becoming very busy until they realise and install cameras on them which will cost more than they collect in revenue.

 

[Tangoed Man]

15,000 miles at 1.5p in my HS PHEV will cost me £225, but I've saved nearly £1,000 in fuel costs alone (petrol + electricity v petrol) compared to the same twelve month period in my previous petrol car.
My main gripe is that I will be charged fuel duty for my approximately 4,000 per year in France when I paying their fuel duty and tolls. 4,000 miles when I'm not contributing any wear and tear to British roads!
Instead of charging me for my mileage in Europe, Rayner should have toll booths in the ports to charge all European electric and PHEV cars a lump sum of £15 to cover their wear and tear on our roads. Cheaper than most French tolls.

There's a lot of average speed cameras and surveillance cameras over here too. I can see the country lanes which aren't covered becoming very busy until they realise and install cameras on them which will cost more than they collect in revenue.

How about you all just get over it. Big Data AI pretty much knows all your movements already, your electricity usage patterns, and even the fact that you are writing about mileage blockers on social media, etc etc. Was everyone so naive as to think the governments would not have to find a way to substitute the loss in fuel duty with the switch over to EV’s? I guess the EV honeymoon period is coming to an end and to rile against it is futile. Just enjoy your EV’s for what they are; it is inevitable that governments find ways to tax everything.

 

[Ian Key]

How about you all just get over it. Big Data AI pretty much knows all your movements already, your electricity usage patterns, and even the fact that you are writing about mileage blockers on social media, etc etc. Was everyone so naive as to think the governments would not have to find a way to substitute the loss in fuel duty with the switch over to EV’s? I guess the EV honeymoon period is coming to an end and to rile against it is futile. Just enjoy your EV’s for what they are; it is inevitable that governments find ways to tax everything.

Get over what!?

Just because it's inevitable doesn't mean we can't voice our opinions.

 

[salty]

Was everyone so naive as to think the governments would not have to find a way to substitute the loss in fuel duty with the switch over to EV’s? I guess the EV honeymoon period is coming to an end and to rile against it is futile. Just enjoy your EV’s for what they are; it is inevitable that governments find ways to tax everything.

To be honest I must be naive, coz I never gave the government substituting the loss in fuel duty, a second thought.
Do agree, though that they've suddenly realised hey! We can screw EVs now they've got a good foothold. And yep, still enjoying my EV, and not worrying what the government might do next. Coz I can't do owt about it.

 

[Archev]

Get over what!?

Just because it's inevitable doesn't mean we can't voice our opinions.

Futile moaning matters

 

[salty]

Futile moaning matters

Absolutely agree, can't beat a good moan,
especially when where, so good at it.

 

[Tangoed Man]

Get over what!?

Just because it's inevitable doesn't mean we can't voice our opinions.

Agreed. Just expressing mine - thoughtfully.