One of the most persistent inequalities in UK EV policy is the VAT gap: home charging is taxed at 5% but public charging at 20%. For drivers without home charging, this hidden cost adds up to hundreds of pounds per year. We examine the political pressure for a VAT cut, what it would cost the Treasury, and whether reform is finally coming.
Broken chargers have been the number one complaint of UK EV drivers for years. Now the government is fighting back with mandatory 99% uptime requirements for public charging operators. We look at what the law actually requires, how compliance is monitored, and whether these rules will finally fix the reliability crisis.
State-funded schools are eligible for up to £500 per EV charging socket — funding that can be used to install charging for staff, governors, and visitors. Many schools are unaware they qualify. This guide covers the eligibility rules, application process, and how to choose the right installer.
Installing EV charging at your rental property is now financially supported by the government. The Landlord and Tenant EV charging grant offers up to £500 per socket, covering up to 200 sockets per landlord. We explain the eligibility criteria, approved installers, and step-by-step application process for 2026.
The expensive car supplement adds over £600 per year to VED bills for EVs that originally cost more than £40,000. But from 2025 the threshold rises to £50,000 — bringing relief to owners of many popular mid-range electric cars. We list every EV that now escapes the surcharge and those that still face it.
The free road-tax era for electric cars ended in April 2025. Now most EVs pay the same standard VED rate as petrol and diesel cars — and pricier models face the expensive car supplement too. Here's a full breakdown of what you'll pay in 2026.
