Wow, just taxed my Ocean

[B J G]

Islington have just increased the parking charges on EVs this is their press statement:


"Introduction of electric vehicle pricing tiers

While electric vehicles are better for the environment, they do cause some pollution. These pollutants come from matter released by brakes and tyres and the process of creating and recycling the car battery.

The new seven-tier system will help make the pricing structure fairer and ensure that the council is adapting to the huge change in the range of electric vehicles available. "

Looks like EVs are going to be fair game for pollution charges in the future.

I'm just waiting for LED lights to be used as another environmental excuse for charges due to the 'blue' light having an adverse effect on nature. Night insects such as Moths etc.
Not forgetting that our shoe soles wear out leaving polluting deposits similar to tyres in many cases.

 

[WelshGas]

Yes, the Euro7 standard may well have an impact for EV owners entering a LEZ/ULEZ

Emission limits for tyres and brakes: tyres and brakes shed particulate matter (microscopic pieces of material) as they wear. Euro 7 will set limits for how much brake dust and tyre particles can be produced by new cars. This is an entirely new requirement.

1 peddle driving on EVs can impact brake particles.

 

[Corradobrit]

So this will be the new standard for BEV's to meet Euro7 standards for particulates and ULEZ compliance?

 

[vmaxkiddy]

Charging by weight of vehicle is also happening in France.

French first as city brings in parking charges linked to car’s weight

Lyon says the policy will allow for fairer parking charges. But critics say the move is discriminatory

www.connexionfrance.com

 

[WelshGas]

Charging by weight of vehicle is also happening in France.

French first as city brings in parking charges linked to car’s weight

Lyon says the policy will allow for fairer parking charges. But critics say the move is discriminatory

www.connexionfrance.com

That could mean EVs paying more than the equivalent IC vehicle.

 

[Borris]

They could even charge by the number of windows.

 

[Barry Chuckle]

If they're charging by vehicle weight then helium balloon sellers will be happy as sandboys.....

 

[Kayleigh]

Charging by weight of vehicle is also happening in France.

French first as city brings in parking charges linked to car’s weight

Lyon says the policy will allow for fairer parking charges. But critics say the move is discriminatory

www.connexionfrance.com

It looks like electric vehicles over 2,200kg pay the highest monthly rate.

 

[Kayleigh]

They could even charge by the number of windows.

How about a Two-Tone Tax?

 

[Corradobrit]

How about a Two-Tone Tax?

Would they charge extra for the indoor pool?

 

[Borris]

How about a Two-Tone Tax?

I'd be happy with that.

Mine isn't two tone but duo coloured.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

They could even charge by the number of windows.

Don’t knock it. If it worked in 1696 it should work in 2023.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Don’t knock it. If it worked in 1696 it should work in 2023.

4 bricked up windows in my house but my Council Tax is still too high

 

[Borris]

Don’t knock it. If it worked in 1696 it should work in 2023.

Yes but all those bricks would play havoc with the pay load.

 

[willwander]

Just had to fork out £570 again on my 2019 Ocean. Twat.

 

[danvan]

Islington have just increased the parking charges on EVs this is their press statement:


"Introduction of electric vehicle pricing tiers

While electric vehicles are better for the environment, they do cause some pollution. These pollutants come from matter released by brakes and tyres and the process of creating and recycling the car battery.

The new seven-tier system will help make the pricing structure fairer and ensure that the council is adapting to the huge change in the range of electric vehicles available. "

Looks like EVs are going to be fair game for pollution charges in the future.

In Islington EV parking permits are charged on battery size. It's still cheaper to park our electric car than diesel van though (although that will change as EV adoption increases).

For comparison, we pay £59 for the car, £335 for the van and £130 for each bike we park in the communal bike storage hanger (which takes 6 bikes and replaces a parking space).

 

[66tim99]

For comparison, we pay £59 for the car, £335 for the van and £130 for each bike we park in the communal bike storage hanger (which takes 6 bikes and replaces a parking space)

£780 for bicycles that occupy the same space as a £59 car seems extortionate?