eVED update – July 2026 Government publishes its eVED consultation response Published 13 July 2026 — HM Treasury
Timeline & rates confirmed
Fleet & leasing simplifications
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eVED still launches 1 April 2028 — no change to the date announced at Budget 2025
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No separate mileage checks for vehicles under 3 years old (no annual MOT) — the biggest change from the original proposal
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Rates confirmed: 3p/mile for EVs, 1.5p/mile for PHEVs; uprated with CPI from 2029-30
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Fleets can submit estimated mileage centrally, rather than relying on individual driver odometer readings
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Applies to all UK-registered EV/PHEV cars — including mileage driven overseas
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Bulk licensing and bulk payment via API or web portal, to be tested ahead of launch
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Consultation drew 5,133 responses from across the sector
Disposal, refunds & compliance
What happens next (Government)
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Draft legislation published for technical consultation
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DVLA systems build and motorist/business guidance now under development
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Further updates due by end of 2026 on: wider refund scenarios; opt-in use of vehicle connectivity data for reporting
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Compliance and burden-reduction to remain under review after launch
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Outstanding liability can be settled with a top-up payment before a vehicle is sold Full automatic refund/reconciliation at change of keeper not ready for launch — update due by end of 2026
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New self-certified hardship refund route (claims over £100)
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New odometer-tampering offences and functioning-odometer requirement planned
Source: HM Treasury — The introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty: Consultation Response (July 2026)