Not many people know that
By Paul Homewood
What I really wanted to comment on regarding the EV consultation was the gross disinformation below:
https://www.gov.uk/Government/news/industry-encouraged-to-shape-uk-transition-to-zero-emission-vehicles
The consultation document is even more specific:
https://www.gov.uk/ Government/consultations/phasing-out-sales-of-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-from-2030-and-supporting-the-zev-transition
The so-called “industry research” does not come from the auto industry at all, but from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), which could better be described as the Disinformation Unit. The link provided takes us to their analysis here.
And the ECIU analysis makes it clear that they base their gasoline costs on the pump price, including fuel tax and VAT:
A typical comparison is Zoe versus Clio:
However, when fuel tax of 69.54p/litre (incl. VAT) is deducted, the saving is reduced from £667 to just £167.
It should also be taken into account that 20% VAT is charged on petrol, but only 5% on electricity. A 5% VAT rate on petrol would reduce the saving to around £100.
It is of course important to show the full savings listed by the ECIU in relation to the actual costs that drivers are currently paying.
But the government doesn't do that. Instead, it is deliberately claimed that drivers will benefit from the switch to electric vehicles. But they know full well that until internal combustion engine cars are banned in 2030, the taxes collected through fuel tax and VAT on fuel will have to come from other sources. As a result, while motorists may benefit from cheaper rates, these savings are offset by road pricing or other revenue raising measures.
The government is also ignoring the fact that electric vehicles are much more expensive to purchase, negating any meager fuel savings.
The Zoe, for example, costs £4,400 more than the Clio.
If a company published misleading advertising like this they would be dragged over the coals by the Advertising Standards Authority.
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