Andy Burnham introduces new 6.9p per mile driveway rule
Andy Burnham has introduced new driveway rule changes in October, with motorists facing 6.9p per mile fees as part of the new updates. Mr Burnham has cut VAT rates on domestic electricity from 5% to 0%, with EV owners also impacted. Electric car owners who use their domestic home supply to charge, either on a driveway or an off-street parking space, can take advantage of new savings.
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham has introduced new rules reducing VAT on domestic electricity for EV charging from 5% to 0%.
- Electric car owners with driveways or off-street parking can charge at home for approximately 2p per mile.
- Motorists using standard domestic tariffs pay around 6.9p per mile, totaling £690 annually for 10,000 miles.
- Public charging rates remain higher, at 14.9p per mile, with VAT at 20%.
- Concerns exist that the changes exacerbate the 'driveway divide' for EV owners without private parking.