FOI Request - Electric Vehicle Charger Cost Structure

Request 101003798835

1.  Please advise of the profit margin for each type of EV charging point operated by the local authority.

2.  Please provide a breakdown of the end user cost structure of each type of EV charger i.e. what makes up the per kWH price charged to the end user - such as tax, subsidies, energy costs, etc.

3.  Does the local authority provide any form of subsidy to reduce the per kWh charge for any of its EV charging points?

Response 26-06-2025

1.  For the month of May 2025, profit margins for charger types were:

AC - loss £1266.95

Rapid - profit £5292.98

These figures will be negatively affected by additional costs of extended maintenance agreements, operating costs and any repairs not covered by maintenance agreements.

2.  Tariffs are based on energy costs and ongoing operating and maintenance costs

3.  No