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title: "OFGEM Guidance: Hotels Selling Electricity to Electric Vehicle Drivers"
description: We’ve shared a guide explaining the guidance for hotels selling electricity to electric vehicle drivers.
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# [OFGEM Guidance: Hotels Selling Electricity to Electric Vehicle Drivers](https://devitech.co.uk/blogs-and-guides/ofgem-guidance-hotels-selling-electricity-to-electric-vehicle-drivers)

 Written by [Graham Rowlands](https://devitech.co.uk/blogs-and-guides/author/graham-rowlands) | Apr 25, 2025 10:40:34 AM

We’ve shared a guide explaining the guidance for hotels selling electricity to electric vehicle drivers.

What is the OFGEM guidance for hotels and supply licences?

- Hotels can resell electricity supplied to them without requiring a supply license, provided it falls under Class B exempt supply rules.
- You can sell electricity under Class C exempt supply rules if hotels generate electricity on-site, such as with solar panels.
- EV charging infrastructure is not subject to Maximum Resale Price (MRP) regulations, unless a standard plug and socket are used instead of dedicated charge points.
- MID-compliant meters are compulsory when billing customers based on electricity consumption.
- EV charging may have tax and VAT implications, outlined in HMRC’s guidance.
- [Ofgem’s licensing pages](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-policy-and-regulation/industry-licensing) state the standard conditions of the electricity supply licence (which differ for domestic and non-domestic consumers).

An example process of hotels selling electricity:

- The electricity is supplied to the hotel by a licensed supplier.
- The power is transported at the hotel’s site to the CPO (charge point operator) across a private distribution network (a micro-grid).
- The CPO resells the power to the EV user.
- As the hotel resells electricity from another supplier to the charge point, it qualifies as an exempt supply (Class B).
- The CPO doesn’t supply power and resells it because charging of the EV occurs on the CPO’s premises. Hotels can also sell their excess solar power to a CPO. The solar output can also qualify as a Class C exempt supply. It’s a Class C instead of Class B because the hotel sells its generated power, rather than reselling another provider’s power (Class B).
- Hotels can use Class B and C supply exemptions in combination.
- The CPO isn’t required to supply a licence or to operate as an exempt supplier.

We work with businesses to create a simple installation and management process for EV chargers. Our team will arrange a [site assessment](https://devitech.co.uk/book-a-video-call) and find the best future-proof solution for your hotel business. 

 

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