The Government has spoken about major changes to the tax system for drivers . Motorists are required to pay vehicle excise duty (VED), also known as car tax, with the amount payable depending on the type of vehicle. In a major shift from April 2025, the tax was extended to include electric vehicles, introducing a new e-VED levy. For electric vehicles registered between April 2017 and March 2025, the standard £195 rate applies. For newly registered electric vehicles, there is a reduced rate of £