What is the EV charger grant?
The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant (EVCG) is a government scheme administered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) that reduces the cost of buying and installing a home EV charger. The grant covers up to 75% of the combined purchase and installation cost, up to a maximum of £500 per socket.
The amount increased from £350 to £500 on 1 April 2026, following a portfolio review. All five active schemes have been extended for a final year and run until 31 March 2027. The government has not announced whether any schemes will continue beyond that date.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Grant name | Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant (EVCG) |
| Administered by | Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) |
| Amount | Up to £500 per socket (from 1 April 2026) |
| Coverage | Up to 75% of purchase and installation cost |
| Scheme end date | 31 March 2027 |
Who is eligible for the EV charger grant?
Who can apply
- Renters living in any residential property in the UK
- Flat owners, including those with shared ownership arrangements
- Landlords: up to 200 sockets across all properties at £500 per socket
All applicants must also:
- Have private, off-street parking that is legally accessible to them at all times
- Own or lease an OZEV-approved electric vehicle (lease must be six months or longer)
Who cannot apply
- Standard homeowners with driveways — removed from the scheme in 2022 and remain ineligible in 2026
- Lodgers living in their landlord's home
- Anyone who has already received this grant or a predecessor scheme
- Residents of properties that are vacant or not yet built
Your parking space must be "off-street, private and clearly defined" in the words of the GOV.UK guidance. You must hold legal right to use the space at all times, and your OZEV-accredited installer will assess whether it is technically suitable for safe EV charger installation as part of their survey.
New in 2026: the on-street parking grant
From 1 April 2026, a new grant launched for households with no driveway or off-street parking. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking provides up to £500 per socket for eligible property owners or renters who park exclusively on the street.
To qualify, the installation must include a cross-pavement solution, commonly known as a charging gully. This is a channel routed under the pavement surface from the property to the kerbside, allowing the charging cable to reach a streetside charging point without crossing the footpath and creating a trip hazard.
The on-street parking grant fills a significant gap in the previous scheme, which excluded anyone without private off-street parking entirely. It runs until 31 March 2027 alongside the other active schemes.
All the EV charger grants available in 2026
Five grants are currently open to new applications:
| Grant | Who it's for | Amount per socket | Max sockets |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Chargepoint Grant (renters and flat owners) | Renters, flat owners | £500 | 1 per resident |
| EV Chargepoint Grant (on-street parking) | Owners or renters without off-street parking | £500 | — |
| EV Chargepoint Grant for Landlords | Private and social landlords, property managers | £500 | 200 across all sites |
| Workplace Charging Scheme | Businesses, charities, public sector organisations | £500 | 40 across all sites |
| Workplace Charging Scheme (state-funded education) | State-funded schools and education establishments | £2,000 | 40 across all sites |
Three grants closed to new applications on 31 March 2026: the Staff and Fleets Grant, the Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant, and the Residential Landlord Infrastructure Grant. Do not attempt to apply for these schemes.
How to apply for the EV charger grant
You do not submit the grant application yourself. Your OZEV-accredited installer handles the claim on your behalf as part of the installation process.
- Confirm you are eligible using the criteria above. Check your parking arrangement and vehicle ownership or lease documentation.
- Choose an OZEV-accredited installer. Only accredited installers can submit grant applications to OZEV. Using an unaccredited installer means no grant.
- Book a site survey. The installer visits your property to assess the parking space and plan the installation.
- The installer submits the grant application. OZEV reviews eligibility before the installation takes place.
- Installation is completed. The grant is deducted from your invoice — you pay the remaining balance directly to the installer.
Documentation to prepare:
- Proof of address confirming you live at the property
- Rental agreement if you are a tenant
- Proof of legal right to parking space (may be requested by your freeholder)
- Evidence of EV ownership or lease (lease must be six months or longer)
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