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Why tax EVs now?
The government is introducing the EV tax to address the growing gap in fuel duty revenue as more drivers switch to electric vehicles. With the UK's target to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, this revenue stream will diminish significantly, necessitating a new way to fund public services.
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