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HMRC corrects guidance on company-owned EV car charging - Dunhams News Blogs

HMRC corrects guidance on company-owned EV car charging


Posted on: 05-10-2023

HMRC corrects guidance on company-owned EV car charging

Occasionally, HMRC publishes guidance that is at odds with what the legislation says. A recent example of this is in respect of reimbursement for the costs of charging company-owned electric vehicles. What’s the full story?

HMRC corrects guidance on company-owned EV car charging - Dunhams News Blogs

The tax and NI rules surrounding wholly electric vehicles (EVs) are more generous than for other company cars. This treatment extends to reimbursement of costs incurred by an employee in charging the EV. However, until recently HMRC’s guidance stated that where an company-owned EV was available for private use, any reimbursement is taxable as earnings. But this is inconsistent with a specific exemption in the legislation. There is also currently no specific fuel benefit for EVs, as HMRC does not consider electricity a fuel.

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HMRC’s guidance at EIM23900 has now been updated to make clear that “The exemption under s.239(2) ITEPA 2003 means there is no separate charge to tax under the benefits code where an employer reimburses an employee for the cost of electricity to charge their company car at home.” The NI position is the same. However, HMRC does state that employers must ensure that the reimbursement made towards the cost of the electricity is solely for the company car.

HMRC corrects guidance on company-owned EV car charging

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