Free electric vehicle (EV) charging for members of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont is suspended, according to reports. The suspension is linked to the introduction of a new system for charging electricity use, with EV charging treated as a metered service rather than a free benefit. Under the change, electricity consumed by EV chargers is expected to be billed or otherwise accounted for through the new arrangements. The two outlets report the same overall development: free charging availability for MLAs is no longer in place and the policy shifts due to operational changes tied to how electricity is handled. No additional details are provided in the supplied excerpts about timing, pricing, eligibility, or whether any transition period exists. The reports indicate the decision is driven by the implementation of a new charging framework rather than an incident or security concern, reflecting an administrative update to how EV charging at Stormont is managed.