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Written question asked by Perran Moon (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government’s review of the cost of public electric vehicle charging will consider the difference in VAT between public and domestic electric vehicle charging.

Answer

The supply of energy for domestic use attracts the reduced rate of VAT (five per cent). Whilst this relief was not designed or introduced for charging EVs at home, it applies for all uses of domestic energy, as it is not possible for energy companies to distinguish between electricity used to charge an EV and electricity used for general domestic purposes. Public EV charging, on the other hand, is subject to the standard rate of VAT (twenty per cent). This matches the VAT treatment of petrol and diesel, as well as all non-domestic electricity.

The Government will review the cost of public electric vehicle charging, looking at the impact of energy prices, wider cost contributors, and options for lowering these costs for consumers. Terms of Reference for the review will be set out in due course and the review will report later in 2026.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128602
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Costs Electric vehicles VAT Reviews Charging points
Link
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