- Ministry of Power clarified that charging an EV battery is a service that consumes electricity but does not constitute the sale of electricity
- GST panel upheld the decision to impose 18% GST on charging of EVs at public charging stations
- Industry requested exemption due to dual nature of EV charging process
- Karnataka AAR ruled that charging batteries at public charging stations constitutes a supply of service subject to 18% GST
- AAR emphasized that service at EV charging stations includes more than just supply of electricity, justifying application of GST to full amount charged
Source: businesstoday.in
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