The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible, unbiased journalism. It highlights the upcoming changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from April that aim to encourage electric vehicle adoption. This initiative will increase first-year taxes for petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars significantly, while establishing a nominal fee for new electric vehicles. The moves are intended to push consumers away from more polluting vehicles, reflecting a broader governmental strategy to address climate change and support cleaner technologies.
In an attempt to drive consumers towards electric cars while widening the gap between higher polluting and other vehicles, the government will be increasing the first-year VED for many new cars.
At present, electric vehicles don't incur any VED charges, while cars emitting between 111g and 150g/km pay 220. Those that emit more than 255g/km pay 2,745 for their first year.
From April, buyers of electric vehicles are set to pay 10 for their first year's VED, while petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicle rates will rise considerably, with most doubling.
Older electric vehicles will incur a yearly tax of 195 from April, and those registered before 2017 will pay 20 per year.
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