- Conservative Party MP Sir Christopher Chope introduces Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill
- New electric vehicle rules could lead to major VAT law changes for drivers at public chargers
- Current disparity between public and home charging costs addressed by the Bill
- Second reading of the Bill scheduled for June 13, 2025
- Charging EVs at private address subject to 5% VAT, while public charge points subject to 20% VAT
- Concerns raised that higher VAT for public charging may discourage EV uptake
- HMRC has not reconsidered policy on VAT for public charging
- HMRC yet to provide guidance on distinguishing between domestic and public charging situations
- Government aims to incentivize transition to zero emissions with EV incentives.
Source: birminghammail.co.uk
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