An extension of First-Year Allowances (FYA) for zero-emission cars and charge points was announced as part of the recent Budget measures.

This means that the 100% FYA for qualifying expenditure on zero-emission cars, and electric vehicle (EV) charge points will now be available until 31 March 2027 for Corporation Tax purposes, and until 5 April 2027 for Income Tax purposes. This one-year extension to the current reliefs means that eligible businesses can continue to deduct 100% of the cost of these assets from their taxable profits in the year the expenditure is incurred until the relief expires.

The FYA for cars was introduced from 17 April 2002 for low CO₂-emission vehicles, including electric cars, and was then restricted to zero-emission cars from April 2021. The FYA for electric vehicle charge points was introduced in November 2016. Both of these allowances are intended to support the UK’s move towards cleaner vehicles.

According to HMRC’s figures, this measure is expected to benefit around 13,000 incorporated businesses and 6,000 unincorporated businesses by continuing to offer 100% tax relief in the year the expenditure is incurred for qualifying expenditure on zero-emission cars and EV charge points.