Rachel Reeves confirms new £240 charge for drivers of these popular models

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringCertain motorists will be hit with higher charges13:36, 16 Jul 2026Owners of popular cars will be hit by a new tax, under a shake-up of rules.‌The new pay-per-mile levy will not apply to everyone, but owners of specific models.‌These drivers will be charged based on the distance they travel over the course of a year.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners born before 1960Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThis will leave some households paying hundreds of pounds extra.‌The new tax, to be paid on top of standard vehicle tax, will apply to owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids.This will include some of the UK's biggest-selling EVs such as the Tesla Model Y and 3, the Audi Q4 and Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer and B