Home EV Charging Gets Cheaper: VAT Dropping to 0% on October 1st
Driving an electric vehicle in Scotland is about to become even more cost-effective. From 1st of October, domestic electricity VAT drops from 5% to 0% across the UK, removing tax on household electricity bills and directly reducing the cost of charging an EV on your driveway.
While home charging was already significantly cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel, this tax reduction widens the gap further. When paired with dedicated off-peak overnight EV tariffs, electric car owners can top up their battery for under 2p per mile. With petrol and diesel prices continuing to soar and showing no sings of slowing down it really is time to consider making that change to an all electric vehicle..
For drivers across Scotland considering models like the All-Electric Ford Explorer, All-Electric Ford Capri, Mustang Mach-E or puma GEN-E, this VAT drop comes at the ideal time. Lower home electricity rates mean every mile driven costs less, delivering real savings over a typical year of motoring. Try our savings calculator on our used electric vehicle page gives you the chance to see how much you can really save.
Combined with zero exhaust emissions, reduced routine servicing requirements, and a free home charger Ford EVs offer some of the lowest total cost of ownership figures on the market today.
Ready to switch to electric? Visit your Your Ford Centre or speak with our team. Take a test drive explore our latest electric vehicle offers and home charging solutions today.