Reeves to announce £1.5bn boost in EV subsidies amid pay-per-mile concerns
by Kiran Stacey Policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#71NP3)
Industry experts welcome extra incentives but fear a consultation on a mileage tax sends mixed messages
Drivers will be able to claim government subsidies to cut the cost of buying a new electric car until 2030 under plans to be announced by Rachel Reeves at next week's budget.
The chancellor will unveil an extra 1.3bn for subsidies for new electric vehicles (EVs) and a further 200m for charging points, as she attempts to prevent the market for clean cars drying up amid concerns about a new pay-per-mile tax.
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