Petition · Department for Transport
Reduce EV charging VAT rate from 20% to 5% on the public charging network
Closed
55 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe the Government should reduce the VAT rate from 20% to 5% on EV charging public posts. I think this would make it fairer on businesses and private persons using these vehicles.
Private users and businesses using electric vehicles often use the public network to go to clients, patients, family members, public or private visits, etc. I believe a reduction in the VAT rate would make it fairer in terms of taxation as the electricity consumed on public posts is taxed at a higher rate than charging the vehicle at home. That reduction could help thousands of drivers and companies with a expense that is quite significant and also promote the transition to EVs
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
55
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
23 Jan 2025
Closed
23 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.