Should EV drivers pay to use roads?

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Recorded14 Sep 2025

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One of the great things about owning an electric vehicle is that you’re not taxed for using the roads - those behind the wheel of other cars pay the fuel excise when they refill.But the government is looking to change that.Today, Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of Renew Economy and The Driven websites, on why a road user charge for electric vehicles is a "clunky" idea.Featured:Giles Parkinson, founder and editor the EV website The Driven

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