VAT Burden Hits EV Drivers Hard | Leeds News

Electric car drivers are facing a shocking tax burden—£172 million annually in VAT on public charging, far outpacing savings from home electricity cuts. Renters and those without off-street parking, forced to use public chargers, pay the full 20% VAT rate, while homeowners see minimal relief. This creates a glaring inequity: those with the least flexibility pay the most. Advocates are calling for VAT cuts on public charging to level the playing field, since for many, public chargers aren’t a luxury—they’re essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56fad7b6f4558e25