New HMRC Electric Car Charges Set at 15p per Mile from June 1
HMRC confirms 15p charges for electric cars from June 1

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced new advisory rates for electric company cars, setting charges at 15p per mile for public charging and 7p per mile for home charging, effective from June 1. These rates will be reviewed quarterly.
- 01The new electric car charges apply only to company car drivers for business travel reimbursement.
- 02Advisory rates for petrol and diesel have increased due to rising fuel prices, while electric rates remain unchanged.
- 03The advisory electric rate for home charging is set at 7p per mile, while public charging is at 15p per mile.
- 04Rates are calculated using data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Office for National Statistics.
- 05Drivers can claim higher rates if they can demonstrate actual costs exceed the advisory rates.
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed new advisory rates for electric company cars, which will take effect from June 1. Drivers using public chargers will incur a charge of 15p per mile, while those charging at home will be charged 7p per mile. These rates are applicable for business travel reimbursement and for employees repaying costs for private travel. HMRC reviews these advisory fuel rates quarterly, with the latest increase reflecting rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions, particularly following the Iran war. Despite the overall increase in fuel prices, the rates for fully electric vehicles have not changed this quarter. The advisory rates are based on calculations using electricity costs and consumption data from various governmental departments. Drivers can also use higher amounts than the advisory rates if they can substantiate that their actual costs per mile are greater. The new rates will be reviewed again in September.
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These new advisory rates will affect company car drivers who utilize electric vehicles for business purposes.
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