Written Question·Treasury·UIN 109040

Electric Vehicles: Excise Duties

Tabled: 27 January 2026

Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Vehicle Excise Duty rates on the uptake of electric vehicles.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

Revenue from motoring taxes helps to fund vital public services and infrastructure, including investment in roads and transport. The Government annually reviews the rates and thresholds of taxes and reliefs to ensure that they are appropriate and reflect ...

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