Welsh Government extends business rates relief for EV charging points until 2036

Daniel Bevan - Editor

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Electric vehicle charging bays and forecourts across Wales will receive full non-domestic rates relief until 2036 under plans announced by the Welsh Government.

The 100% relief is intended to encourage investment in EV charging infrastructure, particularly in areas where charging points remain limited.

Local authorities will be asked to award the relief using their discretionary powers during the current financial year. Where applicable, the relief can be backdated to the start of the 2024-25 financial year.

The Welsh Government plans to introduce regulations later this year to put the relief on a statutory footing from 2027-28 through to 2035-36. The measures will require Senedd approval.

Cabinet Minister for Finance, Elin Jones, said: “The switch to electric vehicles is a huge opportunity to cut emissions – but that transition will only work if people can rely on the infrastructure to support it.

“We want to see a thriving charging network right across Wales, including in the areas that need it most, so that nobody is left behind.

“This relief removes a potential barrier to investment in Wales, giving operators the certainty they need to keep expanding infrastructure, without the risk of unexpected rates bills.

“Providing this support for a full decade sends a clear signal that Wales is serious about building a charging network we can all depend on.”

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