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EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks

EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks
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EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks

EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks – Coming Soon: What Halifax Drivers Need to Know

There’s never a quiet moment in the motor trade, and here at Pellon Tyres in Halifax, we’ve already started getting questions about the government’s new plans for EV and hybrid mileage checks. With more electric vehicles appearing on Calderdale’s roads every year, it was only a matter of time before the tax system caught up with them.

The new Labour Government confirmed that, from 2028, owners of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will have to pay a road tax based on mileage. Petrol and diesel drivers have always contributed through fuel duty, but EV drivers currently pay next to nothing in comparison. This new plan aims to balance the books—though it’s fair to say it’s raised a few eyebrows.

So far, the proposal is simple enough:

  • EV drivers will pay around 3p per mile

  • Plug-in hybrid drivers will pay around 1.5p per mile

  • Everyone will need to declare their mileage once a year

  • And crucially… that mileage will need to be verified at an MOT station

That’s where garages like ours come in.

Why MOT Stations Will Be Checking Mileage: EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks

To stop people guessing (or fibbing!) their yearly mileage, the government wants mileage records stored centrally with DVLA.
For vehicles already needing an MOT, the mileage will be logged as part of the test.
But here’s the interesting part—EVs under three years old will still need a yearly mileage check, even though they don’t need an MOT test yet.

So from 2028 onwards, motorists across Halifax and Calderdale will be visiting garages like Pellon Tyres for a quick odometer check. It won’t be a pass/fail test — just a simple verified reading. The charge will be set by the government, though the exact fee hasn’t been confirmed.

For us as a garage, it simply means we’ll:

  • Log your mileage

  • Upload it to the DVLA system

  • Give you a receipt for your records

  • And make sure your annual mileage declaration is accurate

The whole thing should take less than five minutes.

What This Means for Drivers in Halifax & Calderdale: EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks

If you drive an EV or hybrid, the good news is that nothing changes until 2028. But it’s worth knowing what’s coming. In short:

  • You’ll pay tax based on how many miles you actually drive

  • Your mileage must match the DVLA record

  • You’ll need to pop into an MOT station once a year

  • No full MOT needed for cars under 3 years old—just the mileage check

Here at Pellon Tyres, we’ll be ready for it. If anything, it’ll be a good chance for us to give customers a friendly once-over on their tyres, brakes, and suspension too—especially as EVs tend to run heavier and wear tyres faster.

For EV owners who’ve never set foot inside a garage except for tyres or windscreen wipers, it’ll be a new experience, but we’ll make sure the process is simple and straightforward. We’ve always been proud to serve customers honestly and properly, and that’s not going to change.

Why Calderdale Drivers May Be Affected More Than Others: EV-Hybrid Mileage Checks

Living in a hilly area like Halifax means EVs work harder on:

  • Steep climbs

  • Regenerative braking on descents

  • Heavier loadsCountry roads with potholes (we’ve all hit a few!)

So EVs here may rack up more mileage—and possibly higher charges—compared with flatter towns.

But as always, we’ll help drivers understand the system and how it affects their particular vehicle. One thing’s for sure: Halifax won’t be left behind when the new rules arrive.