A nationwide survey has been launched asking drivers for their views on the Government's proposed pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles and the current state of public charging.
The initiative comes after Rachel Reeves announced that electric vehicle owners will face a new 3p-per-mile levy in addition to existing road taxes from April 2028.
EVA England, which launched the survey, said it has been designed to make sure ordinary motorists are not overlooked in discussions dominated by car manufacturers, energy companies, and charging infrastructure operators.
The Treasury has defended the new charge, saying it is intended to be fair to petrol and diesel drivers who continue to pay fuel duty.
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Fuel duty revenue fell to £12.2billion between April and September 2025, down £26million from the same period in 2024, largely because more drivers are switching to electric and hybrid vehicles.
Drivers will be asked how the proposed mileage-based charges might influence future car-buying decisions and explore practical issues, such as how distance travelled could be tracked.
Ms Reeves said at the Budget: "Because all cars contribute to wear and tear on our roads, I will ensure that drivers are taxed according to how much they drive and not just by the type of car they own by introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty on electric cars."
The rate will be payable each year alongside VED contributions, with drivers charged 3p per mile for electric cars and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids.
The survey was launched in response to the Chancellor's introduction of pay-per-mile taxes for electric vehicles
| GETTYThe survey also seeks feedback on real experiences with the public charging network, including pricing, reliability, and ease of access.
Vicky Edmonds, chief executive of EVA England, said: "We want to make sure future reforms reflect what drivers actually experience on the ground, not just theoretical assumptions.
"We're asking drivers to tell us honestly what's working, what isn't, and what would make these new systems fair and practical in real life."
Ms Edmonds added that due to big decisions coming on road pricing and public charging, "it's essential motorists are not sidelined".
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The Chancellor introduced new car tax measures at the Autumn Budget, impacting EV owners | PAThe survey will also examine whether the new policies might affect people's willingness to switch to electric vehicles and how satisfied they are with the current charging infrastructure.
EVA England confirmed that Natasha Robinson, who previously led the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, had been appointed to its board.
She said: "Whatever happens as we move towards new ways of paying for our roads, it's essential that policies like pay-per-mile are designed sensibly and fairly, with drivers at their heart.
"This survey is a vital opportunity for drivers to make their voices heard and help shape a system that genuinely works for them."
The new tax changes will see EV drivers pay 3p per mile and 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrids | GETTYWarren Phillips, chair and co-founding director of EVA England, welcomed Ms Robinson's appointment, calling it a pivotal moment following the Government's eVED announcement.
EVA England said it will use survey responses to shape its formal submission to the Government's eVED consultation and contribute to the Public Charging Review.
The survey also aims to give drivers a chance to influence how UK roads are paid for in the future, particularly as electric vehicles become more common.