Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 908006
Electric Vehicles: Excise Duties
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 25 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Rebecca Smith
Conservative — South West Devon
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussion 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 McNeillAt 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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