Andy Burnham and John Healey £240 charge for drivers doing 8,000 miles a year

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringDetails of new fees have been announced12:31, 02 Aug 2026A new pay-per-mile tax will apply to owners of certain cars.‌Some drivers could find themselves having to pay hundreds of pounds more in tax bills.‌The new tax was announced by Rachel Reeves but is set to come into force under her successor as Chancellor John Healey.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppIt apply to owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids.‌And it will mean motorists being charged based on how far they travel.EV owners will be charged at a rate of 3p per mile, while it will be 1.5p for people with plug-in hybrids.‌This will have to be paid on top of standard vehicle tax.The