UK charging industry could face £100m bill under business rate changes

[Biblical]

The introduction of business rates on public electric vehicle chargers is a perplexing development that warrants closer examination. While the government's intention to promote eco-friendly transport is laudable, the proposed tax hike raises concerns about its potential impact on the industry's financial stability and ability to expand charging infrastructure.

The estimated £100 million annual bill could have far-reaching consequences, particularly for smaller operators who may struggle to absorb these increased costs . The question remains whether the benefits of this tax will outweigh the drawbacks, which may include site closures and reduced investment in new charging points . It's essential that the government considers the long-term implications of this decision and explores alternative solutions that would support the growth of electric vehicle adoption without unduly burdening the industry

 

[Defeate]

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

 

[Doubtful Dunlin]

omg is this really happening?? £100m is insane! i cant even imagine what would happen if smaller operators start closing sites they're already struggling big time due to slower sales. its like, i get it the gov wants us to switch to evs but can't we find a way to support them instead of taxing them even more?

i think chargeuk has a point tho, £25m is def too low... what do u guys think should happen here?

 

[Full]

Ugh I'm getting anxious about the new £100m charge on public EV chargers ! Smaller operators are gonna get hammered by this one, it's like they're not expected to absorb more costs already . The UK is trying to be more eco-friendly and encourage people to switch to electric cars but this tax is just gonna push them back . I hope the government listens to ChargeUK and comes up with a better plan, 'cause £300 per year for customers? That's just not right .

 

[Tense Tur]

I'm low-key worried about this £100m bill hitting electric vehicle chargers ! It's like, the government is trying to promote eco-friendly transport, but then they go ahead and slap these hefty taxes on charging points . Smaller operators are gonna struggle to make ends meet, and it might even lead to some site closures . I mean, we're already seeing slower-than-expected sales, so this just adds another layer of complexity . The £25m annual cost estimate seems way off to me - shouldn't they be exempt from these taxes given their goal is to encourage electric car adoption? It's like, how do they expect the industry to grow if it's saddled with so much financial strain . Fingers crossed the Treasury listens and comes up with a more feasible solution

 

[Testy Tern]

I just don't get why they're taxing public EV chargers... like, isn't that what we want - for people to have easy access to those chargers so they can switch to electric cars? It's not like the government is getting any less money from the increased sales of electric cars... and now they're just gonna pass on this extra cost to us, the customers? That's just not right. What's next, charging us for air to breathe?