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Reforms to open up affordable home charging to thousands more households new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving renters and motorists without driveways greater access to cheaper charging at home residents could save up to £250 on application fees with wider proposals to help renters and leaseholders install chargers more households … Continue reading Electric vehicle (EV) charging at home to be easier
Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025 The government is making it easier and cheaper to own an electric vehicle. From 15th July 2025, they have launched an Electric Car Grant to support the transition to zero emission vehicles and incentivise sustainable automotive manufacturing. This intervention gives clarity … Continue reading Electric Car Grant
Salary sacrifice EV schemes Electric Vehicles (EV) are an increasing Salary Sacrifice arrangement that works being offered by employers enabling the expansion EV usage across the UK. Unlike some salary sacrifice arrangements which may not work as stated such as childcare and groceries which may not meet exemption qualifying conditions, EVs are not captured by … Continue reading Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
HMRC has published amended guidance in the Employment Income Manual (EIM23900) and introduced new guidance in the National Insurance Manual (NIM06440) about a change in home charging of electric vehicles. Section 239 of the Income Tax (Earning and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA) provides exemption on payments and benefits provided in connection with company cars and vans. This exempts aspects … Continue reading Home and company EV charging – HMRC view change
The HMRC has outlined a change in the October 2023 Employer Bulletin in relation to electric vehicles being charged at home with reimbursement claims. The bulletin confirms that HMRC has published amended guidance under EIM23900 about a change in interpretation regarding home charging of electric company cars. Section 239 ITEPA 2003 provides an exemption on … Continue reading Residential charging of company electric vehicles – HMRC change of heart!
Drivers will have access to more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints across the country. more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints to be installed in a new pilot, as part of a wider £450 million schemechargepoints will be built across 9 local authorities across England, including Durham, Nottinghamshire, and Suffolknearly £20 million from government … Continue reading EV Drivers benefit from £20 million chargepoint boost
As more people than ever opt for electric vehicles, the government announces changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grant. The grant scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks has been updated to target less expensive models and reflect a greater range of affordable vehicles available, allowing the scheme’s funding to go further and … Continue reading Plug-in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch
Government announces financial boost to encourage electric vehicle use and launches consultation on improving the charging experience. electric vehicle charging schemes to be opened to small business, leaseholders and those in rented accommodation to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) uptakeworth up to £50 million, the updated schemes will also boost rural areas and the charity sector, … Continue reading Support for small businesses, landlords and leaseholders: government charges up the electric vehicle revolution with £50 million boost