UK cuts domestic electricity VAT to zero from 1 October, saving home EV charger users £13 to £27 per year
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The UK government will reduce domestic electricity VAT from 5% to 0% starting 1 October, directly lowering costs for electric vehicle owners charging at home. Analysis from New Automotive estimates EV owners using dedicated chargers on standard tariffs will save roughly £27 per car annually, while the 934,000 households using off-peak EV tariffs will save around £13 per year due to already discounted rates. Actual savings will vary based on individual mileage, energy plans and battery capacity.
Why it matters
The VAT cut reduces the total cost of ownership for home charging, potentially accelerating EV adoption and increasing demand for residential charge point installations. CPOs and installers serving the domestic market can use these savings as a sales argument, particularly for the standard tariff segment where the £27 annual benefit is more visible.
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- Original title
- “Andy Burnham’s £13 rule change for people with driveways”
- Published
- 3 October 2026
- Updated
- 6 October 2026
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- EV Charging
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- United Kingdom
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- Andy Burnham
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