The change is due to the governent phasing out a 5p cut to fuel duty starting later this year.

Electric car registrations rose just 3.6% in November, the weakest growth since December 2023, as the overall new car market fell 1.6% year-on-year.

Drivers face costs as high as 11p per mile even if they have a home charger following Labour tax hike plans which it is reported could be introduced on Wednesday.