4 FAQs about Are charging stations considered mixed sales

Are electric vehicle charging stations subject to sales tax?

Though the first sales of electricity predate sales tax, selling electricity through an electric vehicle charging station is relatively new. And in some states, it's not clear whether such sales are subject to sales tax. South Carolina sales and use tax applies to the sale and use of tangible personal property.

Should a charging station be non-exclusive?

As such, attorneys preparing agreements between developers and operators should try to include provisions clarifying that the charging station must remain available at all times on a non-exclusive basis for use by all of the customers and invitees of the tenants of the prop-erty.

Are charging stations taxable in Iowa?

There's no such straight answer available in Iowa, where many charging stations in the state aren't set up to collect payment. But starting July 1, 2023, electric fuel sold at a nonresidential location is subject to a 2.6-cent-per-kilowatt-hour excise tax.

What is a charging sta-tion agreement?

As the world of government incentives and charging stations evolves in unpredictable ways, the charging sta-tion agreement is the optimal legal document to set forth the parties' agreement as to incentives. Some states are enacting legislation to streamline the granting of permits for EV charging stations.

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