The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists ahead of a major change in April (Image: Getty)
has warned certain drivers face a major driving change in a matter of weeks with updates set to come into effect from the Spring.
New will with petrol and diesel owners affected.
However, will pay VED fees for the first time ever as
EVs will pay the standard rate in line with petrol and diesel vehicles with first-year rates and Expensive Car Supplement (ECS)
The Conservatives first announced plans to introduce taxation for EVs back in 2022 but Labour confirmed the policy would remain in place in their Autumn Budget last year.
Electric cars will pay VED for the first time from April (Image: Getty)
: “Vehicle tax is changing for electric and low emission vehicles from 1 April 2025.
“Drivers will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as those of petrol and diesel vehicles. This will apply to both new and existing vehicles.”
From April, EVs registered between April 2017 and March 2025
First-year owners will receive a hefty discount but will still be liable for a £10 charge to use the roads.
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EVs registered between 2001 and 2017 will move to the first band that has a VED value which will sit at £20.
However, there are concerns that electric vehicles could be further impacted by a £425 Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) fee.
This applies to owners of vehicles valued at £40,000 which applies to many middle-market models.
stressed that the policy will ensure “drivers begin to pay a fairer tax contribution”.
The DVLA previously explained: “From 1 April 2025, registered keepers of electric, zero or low emission cars, vans and motorcycles will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as registered keepers of petrol and diesel vehicles.
“This change will apply to both new and existing vehicles.
“This new measure removes band A under the existing VED system which is currently £0. Vehicles in this band will be required to move to the first band where a rate becomes payable.”