Who Is Eligible for the EV Chargepoint Grant?
The EV Chargepoint Grant is available to a broad range of people living in rented or leasehold properties across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Private renters
If you rent your home from a private landlord, you can apply for the EV Chargepoint Grant provided your landlord consents to the installation. Your tenancy agreement does not need to include a specific clause, written consent from the landlord is sufficient. The charge point belongs to the landlord once installed, not to you as the tenant, so if you move out it stays at the property.
Flat owners and leaseholders
If you own a flat on a long leasehold, you are eligible to apply, provided you have the consent of your freeholder or management company. If your building is managed by a residents management company (RMC) or Right to Manage (RTM) company, they may need to apply on behalf of the block rather than individual leaseholders applying separately. Speak to your managing agent or RMC before applying.
Housing association and social housing tenants
Tenants in social housing or housing association properties can apply, subject to permission from their housing provider. Many housing associations have adopted EV charging programmes and may already have an approved installer in place, check with your housing provider before engaging a private installer.
Who is not eligible?
Homeowners with private off-street parking (speak to an OZEV-approved installer for your options).
Renters who do not own or intend to purchase an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid.
Properties where no electrical supply can serve a charge point in a reasonable location.
Residents who rely entirely on street parking may instead benefit from the On-Street Residential Charging Scheme (ORCS), which funds councils to install kerbside charge points.
Residents in the Channel Islands (OZEV schemes do not apply).
How Much Can You Claim?
The EV Chargepoint Grant funds up to £500 per socket. This covers both the cost of the charge point hardware and the installation labour. To buy and install a standard 7kW home charge point with a short cable run typically costs between £700 and £1,200, so the grant covers a substantial portion of the total cost. The EV Chargepoint Grant is one of several government grant schemes supporting EV adoption in rented and leasehold properties.
You can claim for one socket per eligible property. The grant is applied directly against your installation invoice by the OZEV-approved installer, so you do not need to claim it separately.
Do You Need Your Landlord's Permission?
For renters in private accommodation, landlord consent is required. Your OZEV-approved installer will help you obtain the necessary permission form. If your landlord refuses consent, you cannot proceed at that property, but if you rely on street parking, the On-Street Residential Charging Scheme (ORCS) may offer an alternative via your local council.
What Charge Points Are Eligible?
To qualify, the charge point must be a new OZEV-approved smart charge point model, installed by an OZEV-approved installer. A full list of approved models is maintained on GOV.UK. Blink Charging's residential charge points meet all OZEV requirements.
How to Apply for the EV Chargepoint Grant
Contact Blink Charging for a free site assessment.
Your installer obtains landlord permission (if required) and submits the grant voucher application to OZEV on your behalf.
OZEV approves the voucher, typically within a few days.
Installation proceeds. The £500 grant is deducted from your invoice.
