EU mandates recycled content in batteries as UK cuts public charging VAT

Autotrader's March 2026 sustainability roundup reports that the European Union has introduced a ruling on recycled content requirements for batteries, while the UK has reduced VAT rates on public EV charging. The article also covers battery health developments affecting the charging sector.

Why it matters: Lower VAT on public charging may improve price competitiveness for charge point operators in the UK, while EU recycled content mandates could influence battery supply chains and procurement specifications for charging infrastructure projects across Europe.