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The City of London is scrapping the exemption from parking fees that electric cars have previously enjoyed, claiming that it has been too successful.
Owners of electric vehicles in London are currently exempt from both road tax and parking charing, representing a saving of up to £7000 a year.
Electric vehicle company Nice, is protesting against the end of the exemption, co-founder Julian Wilford claiming that “the City’s decision has nothing to do with improving the environment and everything to do with short-term financial gain.”
The Government is trying to encourage the use of electric vehicles in urban areas, with a renewable energy strategy that’s due to be published later this week expected to highlight the benefits encouraging people to switch from conventional cars.
Across London, Westminster Council has recently introduced 10 on-street recharging sockets across the borough for electric cars, including the G-Wiz and Nice Mega City.
Ian Tonkin
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