ELECTRIC CAR MILEAGE RATES, ARE SOME GETTING STIFFED?

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This video addresses a growing concern among EV owners: the disparity in mileage reimbursement rates offered by employers. The presenter argues passionately that penalizing EV drivers with lower mileage payments, based solely on lower fuel costs, is illogical and unfair. The core argument is that while EVs are cheaper to run, they are significantly more expensive to purchase, and this cost difference should be factored into allowances. The presenter debunks the common misconception that government advisory fuel rates for company cars apply to personal vehicle use, emphasizing that AMAP (Approved Mileage Allowance Payments) are not fuel-dependent and should be applied equally regardless of vehicle type. The video highlights that public charging costs can even exceed those of efficient petrol or hybrid vehicles, further undermining the logic of lower EV mileage rates. Ultimately, the presenter advocates for a unified, non-discriminatory approach to mileage reimbursement, suggesting that companies should pay employees the same rate whether they drive an EV or a combustion engine vehicle, or alternatively, adjust monthly allowances to account for the higher purchase price of EVs. The video aims to gather viewer opinions on this contentious issue.