New car tax changes set to launch in months branded ‘slap in the face’ for motorists

New car tax changes have been branded a 'slap in the face' for drivers. (Image: Getty) New car tax changes set to be introduced next Spring have been blasted and described as a "slap in the face” for dozens of road users. From April 2025, electric car owners will pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) fees for the first time despite previously being exempt.

Owners will pay the standard rate the same as petrol and diesel owners which currently stands at £190. However, a top Conservative councillor has stressed the new fees would be a “serious and very disappointing step” for motorists. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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