'Illogical': UK tax rule penalising cars converted to electric, campaign group warns

Michael Holder
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'Illogical': UK tax rule penalising cars converted to electric, campaign group warns

FairCharge demands changes to Treasury rules that mean formerly fossil-fuelled cars converted to electric powertrains still face higher charges

Outdated laws that are forcing UK drivers to pay fossil fuel car taxes and road charges even if they convert their vehicle to run on battery power are holding back the development of a new green industry...

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