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EV Charger Grants in the UK: Complete Guide

Posted 01/04/2025

Last updated: March 2026. Grant rates and scheme deadlines reflect OZEV guidance current as of 1 April 2026.

Installing an EV charger is one of the most practical steps any homeowner, business or public sector organisation can take to support the transition to electric vehicles. The upfront cost can feel like a barrier, but the UK government has put in place a range of grants, administered through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), specifically designed to reduce that barrier for eligible applicants.

This guide is the central reference point for understanding every EV charger grant currently available in the UK. Each section summarises a scheme, explains who it is for, sets out the funding available and links through to the dedicated detailed guide for that scheme. Whether you are a homeowner, a business, a landlord, an educational institution or a public sector body, the right grant is likely available to you.

A note on timing: OZEV announced significant changes to the grant landscape on 25 February 2026. Three schemes closed on 31 March 2026. Five schemes have been extended until 31 March 2027, with updated grant rates taking effect from 1 April 2026. This guide reflects the current position. We update it whenever OZEV makes changes, so bookmark it as your reference point.

What Are EV Charger Grants?

EV charger grants are government-funded financial incentives that reduce the cost of purchasing and installing an electric vehicle charge point. They are administered by OZEV and delivered through a voucher-based system: eligible applicants receive a voucher code which their OZEV-authorised installer claims on their behalf after installation, deducting the grant value directly from the final invoice.

The schemes are targeted at specific applicant types, each with their own eligibility criteria, funding caps and approved equipment requirements. The common thread is that all grants require installation by an OZEV-authorised installer using equipment from the OZEV-approved chargepoint model list. Installations completed before a grant application is approved are not eligible.

Grants do not cover the full cost to buy and install, in most cases, but they substantially reduce it. At the upper end, the Workplace Charging Scheme covers up to 75% of combined hardware and installation costs. Even at the lower end, a £500 per socket grant towards a typical 7kW AC charger installation represents a meaningful proportion of the total outlay.

April 2026 Grant Changes at a Glance

From 1 April 2026: maximum grant rates for home and workplace schemes increase from £350 to £500 per socket. The EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets, the Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant and the Residential Landlord Infrastructure Grant all closed on 31 March 2026. Five schemes remain open until 31 March 2027.

EV Charger Grants Available in the UK

The grants below are grouped by applicant type, reflecting the structure OZEV uses. Use the hierarchy to navigate to the section most relevant to you.

EV Charger Grants for Homes

Two residential grants are currently available for individuals who cannot access the standard home EV charger route, which is primarily designed for homeowners with off-street parking. These schemes target renters, flat owners and households where the only parking is on the street. For a full overview of all home-focused grants, see our EV Charger Grants for Homes guide.

EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

What it isA grant towards the cost of installing a chargepoint at a rented or leasehold residential property. The grant is applied directly to the installation invoice by the OZEV-authorised installer.
Who it is forRenters living in any residential property with private off-street parking. Flat owners who own and live in their flat.
Funding availableUp to £500 per socket (from 1 April 2026). Up to £350 per socket for installations completed before 1 April 2026.
Key requirementsMust have private off-street parking. Chargepoint must be on the OZEV-approved model list. Must use an OZEV-authorised installer.
Scheme statusOpen. Extended until 31 March 2027.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners
View Guide

EV Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking

What it isA grant towards the cost of installing a cross-pavement charging solution, such as a charging gully, for households that have no off-street parking and must charge from the public footway.
Who it is forHomeowners or renters who only have on-street parking and wish to install a cross-pavement solution to charge at home.
Funding availableUp to £500 per socket (from 1 April 2026). Up to £350 per socket for installations completed before 1 April 2026.
Key requirementsMust live in the property. Must only have on-street parking with no private off-street alternative. Must be installing a cross-pavement solution. Must use an OZEV-authorised installer.
Scheme statusOpen. Extended until 31 March 2027.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: EV Chargepoint Grant for On-Street Parking
View Guide

EV Charger Grants for Businesses and Workplaces

For employers, fleet operators and commercial landlords, the grant landscape changed materially on 1 April 2026. The Workplace Charging Scheme remains open and has been enhanced. However, the EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets and the Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant both closed on 31 March 2026. For a full overview, see our EV Charger Grants for Businesses and Workplaces guide.

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

What it isThe primary government grant for employers installing EV charge points for staff and fleet vehicles. Covers up to 75% of the combined cost of purchase and installation (inclusive of VAT), up to the per-socket cap. Delivered as a digital voucher claimed by the installer on the applicant's behalf.
Who it is forBusinesses (private sector). Public sector organisations. Registered charities. Note: sole traders and individuals cannot apply.
Funding availableUp to £500 per socket from 1 April 2026 (previously £350). Maximum 40 sockets across all sites per applicant, representing a potential grant value of up to £20,000.
Key requirementsMust have dedicated off-road parking for staff or fleet vehicles. Chargepoints must be installed by an OZEV-authorised installer using approved equipment. Chargepoints must provide a minimum 3kW supply. Applicant must not exceed the 40-socket limit across all sites. Voucher valid for 180 days from issue.
Scheme statusOpen. Extended until 31 March 2027.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: Understanding the Workplace Charging Scheme
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EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets

What it isA grant for small and medium-sized businesses towards the cost of enabling EV charging infrastructure, including cabling, distribution boards and parking space preparation, as well as chargepoint sockets themselves.
Who it is forSmall and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with dedicated off-street parking for staff or fleet use.
Funding availableUp to £15,000 per property. Covered: up to £350 per chargepoint socket installed and up to £500 per parking space enabled with supporting infrastructure.
Key requirementsSME eligibility criteria apply. Dedicated off-street parking required. OZEV-authorised installer required.
Scheme statusCLOSED as of 31 March 2026. The last date for installers to claim was 26 May 2026.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets
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Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant

What it isA grant for commercial landlords towards the cost of installing EV chargepoints at commercial properties such as offices, enabling them to offer charging to tenants and building users.
Who it is forCommercial landlords installing chargepoints at commercial properties.
Funding availableUp to £350 per socket. Up to 100 grants per year per landlord for commercial properties.
Key requirementsCommercial landlord status. OZEV-authorised installer and approved equipment required.
Scheme statusCLOSED as of 31 March 2026. The last date for installers to claim was 26 May 2026.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant
View Guide

EV Charger Grants for Residential Landlords

Residential landlords have access to a chargepoint grant that has been extended into 2027. The infrastructure grant for residential landlords, which covered enabling works rather than chargepoints themselves, closed on 31 March 2026. The chargepoint grant remains open at the enhanced rate.

Residential Landlord Chargepoint Grant

What it isA grant for residential landlords towards the cost of installing EV chargepoints at residential rental properties, including flats and houses. Allows landlords to offer EV charging as an amenity to tenants.
Who it is forRegistered residential landlords. Applies to residential properties including flats and houses in the landlord's portfolio.
Funding availableUp to £500 per socket from 1 April 2026 (previously £350). Up to 200 grants per year for residential properties.
Key requirementsThe landlord must be registered. Property must have suitable off-street parking. OZEV-authorised installer and approved equipment required.
Scheme statusOpen. Extended until 31 March 2027.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: EV Charger Grants for Residential Landlords
View Guide

EV Charger Grants for Education and Institutions

State-funded educational institutions benefit from a significantly enhanced version of the Workplace Charging Scheme, with a higher per-socket grant than the standard business rate. The rate was reduced from £2,500 to £2,000 per socket from 1 April 2026, but remains the most generous grant per socket available under the OZEV programme.

Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions

What it isAn enhanced version of the Workplace Charging Scheme exclusively for state-funded schools, academies, colleges and other eligible education institutions. Provides significantly higher per-socket funding than the standard WCS to support education settings in installing charging infrastructure for staff, parents and visitors.
Who it is forState-funded schools. Academies. Colleges. Nurseries. Pupil referral units. Note: private and independent schools are not eligible for the enhanced rate.
Funding availableUp to £2,000 per socket from 1 April 2026 (reduced from £2,500). Applications submitted before 1 April 2026 remain eligible for £2,500 per socket if vouchers are redeemed before 30 September 2026. Maximum 40 sockets across all sites.
Key requirementsInstitutions must be state-funded and meet eligibility criteria. Dedicated off-road parking required. OZEV-authorised installer and approved equipment required.
Scheme statusOpen. Extended until 31 March 2027.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: EV Charger Grants for Education and Institutions
View Guide

EV Charger Grants for the Public Sector

Beyond the OZEV grant schemes, the public sector has access to dedicated funding programmes that operate outside the standard chargepoint grant structure. These are capital investment programmes aimed at large-scale public charging infrastructure deployment. For a full overview, see our EV Charger Grants for the Public Sector guide.

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund

What it isA £381 million government capital programme designed to fund the rollout of local EV charging infrastructure across England, with a focus on areas underserved by the existing public charging network. Funding is channelled through Local Authorities and combined authorities, which partner with charge point operators to plan and deliver installations.
Who it is forLocal authorities and combined authorities in England. Delivered in partnership with charge point operators (CPOs). Not a direct grant for individuals or businesses.
Funding availableProject-dependent. Individual LEVI awards have ranged from hundreds of thousands to several million pounds. Blink Charging has secured LEVI funding in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Key requirementsApplications are made by Local Authorities, not individuals or businesses. CPOs partner with Local Authorities to design and deliver funded projects. Installers and CPOs interested in LEVI partnerships should engage with their Local Authority.
Scheme statusActive. The LEVI Fund is ongoing, with awards continuing through 2025 and 2026.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: The UK LEVI Fund Made Simple
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On-Street Residential Charging Scheme (ORCS)

What it isA funding programme for local authorities to install on-street residential charge points, primarily to serve residents without access to off-street parking spaces. Grants cover the cost of charge point purchase, installation and associated infrastructure works on the public highway.
Who it is forLocal authorities in the UK. Not directly accessible by individuals or businesses, but residents benefit from the public charge points installed through the scheme.
Funding availableUp to 75% of eligible costs per project. Individual grant amounts vary by project size and scope.
Key requirementsApplications made by Local Authorities. Must demonstrate demand from residents without off-street parking. Chargepoints must meet technical specifications.
Scheme statusActive and ongoing.
Learn moreSee our dedicated guide: EV Charger Grants for the Public Sector
View Guide

Which EV Charger Grant Is Right for You?

With several schemes available across different applicant types, the quickest way to identify the right grant is to start with who you are:

  • I am a renter or flat owner: the EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners is your route. Up to £500 per socket from April 2026.

  • I own a home but only have on-street parking: the EV Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking covers cross-pavement solutions. Up to £500 per socket.

  • I am a business, charity or public sector organisation: the Workplace Charging Scheme is open, covers up to 75% of costs and has been enhanced to £500 per socket from April 2026.

  • I am a residential landlord: the Residential Landlord Chargepoint Grant is open at up to £500 per socket. The infrastructure grant closed on 31 March 2026.

  • I run a state-funded school or college: the WCS for State-Funded Education Institutions offers up to £2,000 per socket, the highest per-socket rate available.

  • I am a local authority or CPO: the LEVI Fund and the On-Street Residential Charging Scheme are the primary routes for large-scale public infrastructure funding.

How Blink Helps You Access EV Charger Grants

As an OZEV-authorised installer, Blink Charging UK manages the grant application process on your behalf. For businesses and organisations applying under the Workplace Charging Scheme, this means handling the voucher application, ensuring your chosen equipment is on the OZEV-approved model list, completing the installation to the required specification and claiming the grant against your invoice. The grant discount is applied directly, so you never have to claim reimbursement after the fact.

For larger or more complex deployments, such as multi-site WCS applications or LEVI-funded public infrastructure projects, our team works with you from initial site survey through to commissioning and ongoing network management. We have a track record of securing LEVI funding in partnership with local authorities and understand the requirements that grant-funded projects must meet.

If you are unsure which grant applies to your situation, or want to understand the full cost picture after grants are applied, contact our team for a no-obligation consultation. We will identify the grants you qualify for and build you an accurate net cost projection before any commitment is made.

Explore the Full EV Charger Grants Hub

This page is the pillar of a content series covering every grant scheme in detail. Use the links below to navigate to the guide most relevant to your situation:

Grants for Homes

Grants for Businesses and Workplaces

‎ Grants for Education and Institutions

‎ Grants for the Public Sector

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