But experts have warned the cut will also widen the gap between EV owners with and without their own charging device. By contrast, following Mr Burnham's VAT cut, households who only charge at home will now pay zero tax on charging. Ben Nelmes, of New AutoMotive, said: "The Government has handed EV drivers with a driveway a tax cut on power they were already paying least for. In a new report, New AutoMotive has called for the VAT rates on home charging and public charging to be equalised. The ideas have been backed by John Lewis, chief executive of charging provider Char.gy, who said: "Public charging isn't a lifestyle choice for millions of drivers, it's the only option they've got.