Public Charging VAT Is 20%. A Tribunal Says It Shouldn’t Be. What Happens Next

Electric car connected to a public rapid charger beside a receipt and pound coins

Public EV charging in the UK still carries 20% VAT. But a First-tier Tribunal decision in February 2026 challenged the reasoning behind that rate for some public charging supplies. HMRC disagrees and is seeking permission to appeal, so nothing has changed at the charger yet. The case matters because it could narrow the tax gap […]