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The Renault 5-based electric hot hatch is also attracting new customers to the brand

Mercedes and Volkswagen have struggled with their EV-specific model lines while Hyundai has succeeded

Nissan's design-focused new EV takes on its rivals from Kia and Skoda

Brand to expand with drop-top next-gen A110 sports car and all-new A310 GT

Rachel Reeves used her Budget to confirm the Treasury's controversial road pricing plans in order to claw back lost fuel duty revenue as a result of drivers moving to EVs.

Motorists with EVs will also have to organise annual MOT-style checks on brand-new cars under plans announced by the Chancellor.

The special offer from Omoda and Jaecoo will give drivers the equivalent of 20,000 free miles under the government's new pay-per-mile EV tax.

And if not, does such a thing even exist with HMRC now closing in?

Having scrutinised the consultation document on eVED, I've identified five huge problems the Government faces when it intends to levy pay-per-mile taxation on EVs from 2028...

A Budget with more mentions of cars and motorists than ever

The Aspark Owl Roadster roars onto the scene with nearly 2,000 horsepower from four electric motors and a rag top.

Drivers of electric cars will be charged 3p per mile, and those in PHEVs 1.5p per mile, when the scheme comes into effect in April 2028

Government also confirms end of 5p fuel duty freeze, a change to luxury car tax and review of EV charging prices

Electric vehicle prices have been falling for three years, but they have just started to stabilise and, in some cases, are starting to creep up again.

Electric vehicles will be subject to a mileage-based charge from April 2028 in a move that's been slammed by the motoring industry as 'confusing'.

At the same time the Chancellor announced a controversial pay-per-mile tax on EVs, she's sought to keep demand ticking over by announcing new incentives for zero emission cars.