Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what categories of vehicle data HM Revenue and Customs will receive through eVED Connect; and whether those data will include (a) vehicle location, (b) journey routes and (c) the time and date of individual journeys.

The Government is developing eVED Connect as an optional additional service, which will allow motorists to choose to use their vehicle’s own in-built connectivity to automate mileage reporting. The detailed design of the service is still being developed, and the Government will continue to work with vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders as this work progresses.

The Government is committed to protecting motorists’ privacy. Therefore, any future use of vehicle connectivity will be optional and the data collected will only be applicable to those who enter into the optional service. There will be no requirement to report where or when miles are driven, or to install trackers in cars within eVED connect.