- HMRC has decided to appeal a tribunal ruling that would have reduced VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%.
- Industry leaders express anger, saying the appeal maintains a two-tier system that penalizes drivers without home charging options.
- The current VAT disparity makes public charging significantly more expensive, disproportionately affecting city dwellers, renters, and lower-income households.
- Critics argue the government’s decision undermines its own goals for EV adoption and makes EVs less affordable for those without driveways.
Source: highways-news.com
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