Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 907998

Electric Vehicles: Excise Duties

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 25 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Sir Desmond Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the proposed application of electric vehicle pay-per-mile taxation on people living in rural communities in Scotland.

Answer

Kirsty McNeill

At the Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2028 - recognising that electric vehicles contribute to congestion and wear-and-tear on our roads but pay no equivalent to fuel duty. While those living in...

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