One of the biggest obstacles to decarbonising road freight is the lack of clarity around where and when electric heavy goods vehicles will need to draw power from the grid. A new initiative led by UK Power Networks is aiming to change that.
Industry groups warn early EV road tax could backfire badly
Introducing a new road tax on electric vehicles in 2028 could cost the UK economy nearly £5 billion – more than the policy is expected to raise in its first three years – according to research by trade association BEAMA.