EV Charger Grants Guide

The UK government still offers funding towards the cost of installing EV chargers — but the grant system has changed significantly.

From 1 April 2026, several schemes have been simplified, some grants have closed, and the remaining grants now offer up to £500 per socket for eligible installations.

If you are trying to work out which EV charger grant applies to you, this page gives you a clear overview of what is available, who qualifies, and what has changed.

If you already know your situation, you can also jump straight to the relevant grant below.

What EV Charger Grants Are Available in 2026/27?

As of the 2026/27 financial year, five main EV charger grants remain available in the UK. These are split between home charging and workplace charging.

Home Grants

EV Charger Grant for Renters & Flat Owners

This grant is aimed at people who:

• Rent a residential property

• Own and live in a flat

• Have private off-street parking

From 1 April 2026, eligible applicants can receive up to £500 towards the cost of installation.

Best for:

• Tenants

• Leaseholders

• Residents in flats or apartment buildings

EV Charger Grant for Households with On-Street Parking

This grant is designed for households that do not have a driveway or private parking space, but want to install a charger using an approved cross-pavement solution, such as a charging gully.

From 1 April 2026, this grant also increases to up to £500 per socket.

Best for:

• Homeowners without a driveway

• Renters without off-street parking

Residential Landlord EV Charger Grant

This grant is for landlords installing EV charge points at residential rental properties.

From 1 April 2026, the residential landlord chargepoint grant increases to up to £500 per socket. Residential landlords can claim across multiple properties, subject to annual limits.

Best for:

• Buy-to-let landlords

• Block freeholders

• Resident management companies

Workplace EV Charger Grants

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

The Workplace Charging Scheme supports businesses and eligible organisations with the cost of installing workplace chargers.

From 1 April 2026, the grant increases to up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across all sites. The WCS covers up to 75% of the purchase and installation cost, capped at the grant limit.

Best for:

• Businesses

• Offices

• Commercial premises

• Charities

• Public sector organisations

• Individuals with a business registered at their home address

Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education

This scheme remains available for eligible schools and education institutions.

However, unlike the other grants, the funding rate reduces from £2,500 to £2,000 per socket from 1 April 2026. Existing applications made before that date can remain eligible for the higher rate if redeemed in time.

Best for:

• Schools

• Colleges

• State-funded education institutions

All of these schemes are available until 31 March 2027.

Which EV Charger Grant Applies to You?

If you are unsure which scheme is relevant, this is the easiest way to narrow it down.

How Much Is the EV Charger Grant?

For most continuing schemes, the government grant now covers:

• Up to 75% of the installation cost

• Capped at £500 per socket

That is an increase from the previous £350 maximum.

This means the grant can cover a substantial part of the cost of installation, but it will not usually cover the full job.

What affects the final installation cost?

The grant amount is fixed, but installation costs can vary depending on:

• Distance from the power supply to the charger location

• Internal or external cable routing

• Whether trenching or groundworks are required

• Consumer unit or protective device requirements

• Internet or connectivity requirements for smart chargers

This is why a proper quote matters before applying.

What Changed in April 2026?

This is where many customers are getting caught out.

The grants still exist - but the rules, evidence requirements and application process are now stricter.

Grant amounts increased

For the main continuing schemes, the maximum support increased from £350 to £500 per socket from 1 April 2026.

Some grants have now closed

The following schemes closed to new customer applications on 31 March 2026:

• Staff & Fleets grant

• Residential Landlord Infrastructure Grant

• Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant

If you were relying on one of these, you now need to look at the remaining active schemes.

The application process has changed

For the Flats & Renters and Residential Landlord Chargepoint grants, applications are now handled through the government’s Find a Grant platform, rather than the previous system. Customers now apply directly and installers submit claims through a linked digital process.

You must apply before installation

This is one of the most important rules.

For the home grant schemes, the charger must not be installed before eligibility has been confirmed. If it is installed too early, the grant can be refused. OZEV says initial application assessments may take up to 10 working days where the correct evidence is supplied.

Common Reasons EV Charger Grant Applications Get Delayed or Rejected

Most grant problems are not caused by the charger itself — they happen because the application or evidence is wrong.

Common issues include:

• Applying under the wrong grant scheme

• No dated quote supplied

• Missing landlord or freeholder permission

• Unclear parking arrangements

• Installation completed before approval

• Missing serial number or evidence photos after installation

• Incorrect or incomplete supporting documents

This is why it helps to get the process right before booking the work in.

How the EV Charger Grant Process Works

Although the details vary slightly by scheme, the process usually looks like this:

Need Help Choosing the Right EV Charger Grant?

If you are unsure which grant applies to you, that is completely normal — the schemes have changed, and the rules are more specific than they used to be.

The best starting point is usually to confirm:

• What type of property or site you have

• Where the charger would be installed

• Whether you have dedicated parking

• Which grant scheme you are actually eligible for

Once that is clear, the rest of the process becomes much simpler.

FAQs - EV Charger Grants