DVLA sending letters to drivers of these cars demanding payment after major rule change

New rules are in place affecting owners of specific cars

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The motoring body has issued a "congratulations" message to drivers - but accompanied it with a sting in the tail of the threat of a £1,000 fine.

The DVLA is sending tax letters to EV owners.

Drivers of certain cars will be asked to make payments as the DVLA sends them letters for the first time.

Those who drive electric vehicles (EVs) now have to pay vehicle tax following changes to the taxation system.

Some owners may be caught by surprise when the tax reminder form drops through their letterbox, as EVs have previously been exempt from paying the tax.

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This will happen when it’s almost time for them to renew their vehicle tax.

EV drivers should keep in mind they will now have to pay, in the same way as those with petrol and diesel motors.

Owners of cars made after 2017 face a £195 charge, and some may not be aware of the new rules.

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Those with brand new or older EVs will have lower charges.

While EV owners previously physically had to tax vehicles, they could do so for free.

It will be different this year and they will now have to pay the charge, over in full for a year or in smaller instalments.

Chris Adams, group operations director at Brindley Group, said: “From April 1, 2025, newly registered electric vehicles will pay £10 VED in the first year and then increase to £195 thereafter.

“Electric cars registered between April 1st 2017 and 2025 will pay £195 per year.”

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