Ministers reject ‘right to charge’ EVs for multi-occupancy homes

The government has rejected pressure to offer residents of multi-occupancy buildings a right to electric vehicle (EV) chargers and has also dismissed calls to cut the VAT rate for public charging points. The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change committee recommended that ministers should consult on the introduction of a "right to charge" for tenants and leaseholders in multi-occupancy buildings. However, the government claims that it is not "necessary at this time".

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