Daily EV news · UK · 18 October 2026
Policy & Market
Be.EV warns cumulative policy costs could deter EV adoption as 3p per mile charge looms from 2028
Charging provider Be.EV has cautioned that cumulative policy costs risk deterring drivers from switching to electric vehicles ahead of a new pay-per-mile charge launching in April 2028. The Labour government scheme will impose 3p per mile for battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrids, replacing fuel duty revenue with rates set to rise with inflation from 2029. Be.EV has launched a charging pass with a fixed monthly fee for a set allowance across its network to help drivers manage running costs.
Why it matters
The warning highlights pricing sensitivity among fleet and retail EV buyers at a critical adoption phase, while new mileage charges add cost pressure that could influence procurement decisions. For CPOs, the provider's response underscores the commercial challenge of balancing grid connection costs with competitive tariffs as policy shifts reshape the revenue landscape.