Alex Wright, managing director of Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA), argues that creating a specific tax bracket for such vehicles is the fastest way to accelerate electrification. The move would fix a broken system that currently rewards drivers for exploiting green tax loopholes. PHEVs were intended to be a stepping stone to electrification, enabling most journeys to be completed on electric power while retaining a small engine for longer trips. “But there’s a very practical middle ground that should be recognised in the UK tax system, an electric vehicle with a small ‘get-you-home’ engine.” “If a vehicle can deliver the EV driving experience whilst providing an engine safety net, it naturally appeals to a wider audience.”