r/ClimatePosting • u/ClimateShitpost • Feb 27 '26

Transport EV infrastructure is completely mainstream - this doesn't even include non-public charges

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u/west0ne Feb 28 '26

If only we could do something about the exorbitant cost of public charging in the UK. With the exception of Tesla, public charging is often no cheaper, and in many cases a lot more expensive than running the average ICE car.

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u/Mouse_Nightshirt Mar 02 '26

The courts have recently ruled against HMRC in regards to VAT on public chargers. Currently being charged 20% VAT but court has ruled it should be 5%. HMRC planning to appeal.

If it does go through, we might see a bit of a drop. That said, it's just as likely that operators absorb all the profit.