1 minute ago, PetrolDave said:

Still not comment on mileage done whilst not in the UK.

That is going to create a problem with people living in NI and working in Eire?

4 minutes ago, PetrolDave said:

4.30 The government considers MOT test centres to be well placed to be these accredited providers.15 They already have facility to record mileages and are trusted partners of government. There will be no motorist charge for these additional checks, which will be funded by the government. The government will engage with the industry on these arrangements. "

"4.41 Vehicle changes ownership: The mileage already paid for will remain with the vehicle. This mileage – which may be either more or less than the actual mileage accrued at that point, as per the vehicle odometer – will be made visible via DVLA online to the new owner (i.e. the buyer). The government expects the eVED status of the vehicle (whether it is sold with pre-paid mileage or a mileage deficit) to be reflected in the sale price of the vehicle. "

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69282ac1a245b0985f034197/eVED_Consultation.pdf

Still not comment on mileage done whilst not in the UK.

It appears that mileage done in other countries will have to be paid for also.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/11/27/drivers-face-annual-mileage-checks-at-mot-centres-for-ev-ta/

'The pay-per-mile charge will apply even to motorists who drive a significant number of miles outside the UK, for example motorists who live in Northern Ireland but regularly drive in the Republic of Ireland.

Taking readings each year is preferable to other methods that could exempt miles driven overseas because it is the best way to protect privacy, according to the consultation documents.

In future, cars’ in-built telematics systems may be able to report mileages to the DVLA, although this will always be optional, the Government said.'

Obviously this is a moving picture with the charge not due to come in until 2028 so it could change but that seems to be the current expectation.

Maybe all Company cars can be registered in Eire

@lol-lol 70 miles on Electric or 578.4 MPG. Amazeballs. Now MP,s and Lords or the Realm should get their mileage allowance based on that.

Most those that travel the furthest could travel from and to their constituencies for less that £30.

see the 3rd report.

Edited 27 November, 202527 Nov by Evolution13

On 27/11/2025 at 14:23, Dieselgate said:

It appears that mileage done in other countries will have to be paid for also.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/11/27/drivers-face-annual-mileage-checks-at-mot-centres-for-ev-ta/

'The pay-per-mile charge will apply even to motorists who drive a significant number of miles outside the UK, for example motorists who live in Northern Ireland but regularly drive in the Republic of Ireland.

Taking readings each year is preferable to other methods that could exempt miles driven overseas because it is the best way to protect privacy, according to the consultation documents.

In future, cars’ in-built telematics systems may be able to report mileages to the DVLA, although this will always be optional, the Government said.'

Obviously this is a moving picture with the charge not due to come in until 2028 so it could change but that seems to be the current expectation.

If someone in Northern Ireland fills their internal combustion engine car with fuel in NI and then drives it into Eire and back they are paying fuel duty on every mile covered even in the other country.

I don’t see too much of an issue if an EV is charged per mile annually even if abroad. Individually, if an owner does a lot of mileage in Europe (maybe have property there) they would have to weigh up using the uk EV in Europe against having a car registered in a European country. Someone touring Europe on a holiday would have to weigh up using their own car or hiring one in Europe.

I know my total mileage for a year is around 22k miles that’s for everything, work, leisure, holidays and I’ve never given a second thought about fuel duty I just know it will cost x amount for fuel, y for maintenance, z for depreciation etc and the total is the cost of motoring.

I don’t get the meltdown about this tax at all, just enjoy the next 3 years EV drivers.

Edit : I did 2000 miles in Europe 5 years ago travelling to Switzerland and Italy on a holiday. 2000 miles at 3p a mile is £60….

Edited 29 November, 202529 Nov by classic

On 27/11/2025 at 15:31, Stonekeeper said:

Maybe all Company cars can be registered in Eire

There's a glaring flaw in that which kicked in a couple of years ago....

How about charging EU visitors with EV’s a flat fee?…….

9 hours ago, classic said:

If someone in Northern Ireland fills their internal combustion engine car with fuel in NI and then drives it into Eire and back they are paying fuel duty on every mile covered even in the other country.

I don’t see too much of an issue if an EV is charged per mile annually even if abroad. Individually, if an owner does a lot of mileage in Europe (maybe have property there) they would have to weigh up using the uk EV in Europe against having a car registered in a European country. Someone touring Europe on a holiday would have to weigh up using their own car or hiring one in Europe.

I know my total mileage for a year is around 22k miles that’s for everything, work, leisure, holidays and I’ve never given a second thought about fuel duty I just know it will cost x amount for fuel, y for maintenance, z for depreciation etc and the total is the cost of motoring.

I don’t get the meltdown about this tax at all, just enjoy the next 3 years EV drivers.

Edit : I did 2000 miles in Europe 5 years ago travelling to Switzerland and Italy on a holiday. 2000 miles at 3p a mile is £60….

Better to travel by air or train and pick an EV where one is going to be based.

I found hiring an EV in Lisbon good value. Rental cost reasonable, company only required car back 70% charged rather than full if it was ICE. Public charging was very cheap. No way would have driven thru France, maybe caught the Plymouth to Satander ferry. No 3p per mile would apply. Get to try a different EV.

Edited 29 November, 202529 Nov by lol-lol