The quarterly advisory fuel rates published by HMRC now include separate rates for electric cars:Â Advisory fuel rates
Previously, the rate for electric cars was stated as 7 pence per mile regardless of whether the employee used a home or public charger.
From 1 September 2025, the advisory electric rate is:
· 8 pence per mile for home charging
· 14 pence per mile for public charging
Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for advisory fuel rates.
If the cost is directly related to the business making taxable supplies, the VAT element (x 1/6) of the rate can be recovered as input tax providing supporting receipts are retained.