EV charger grants in England 2026
Several EV charger grants increased to £500 on 1 April 2026. Several others closed on 31 March 2026 and will not reopen. This page covers what is still open, what has closed, and exactly where to apply. All information is current as of April 2026.
Last updated: April 2026
Important: grants closing. OZEV has confirmed that 2026/27 is the final year for current home and workplace charge point grant schemes. The SME Infrastructure Grant and Staff and Fleets Grant both closed on 31 March 2026. If you are eligible for any open grant, apply as soon as possible. Do not assume these schemes will be extended again.
Grants at a glance
| Grant | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners | Up to £500 | Open until March 2027 |
| EV Chargepoint Grant for On-Street Parking | Up to £500 | Open until March 2027 |
| EV Chargepoint Grant for Landlords | Up to £500 per socket | Open until March 2027 |
| Workplace Charging Scheme | Up to £500 per socket | Open, final year |
| Workplace Charging Scheme for Schools | Up to £2,000 per socket | Open until March 2027 |
| SME Infrastructure Grant | Closed | Closed 31 March 2026 |
| EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets | Closed | Closed 31 March 2026 |
Open grants
The main home charger grant for England. Covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket, up to £500. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. For renters and flat owners only. Homeowners with a driveway have not been eligible since April 2022. Available until 31 March 2027. Your installer claims the grant on your behalf and deducts it from your invoice.
Who qualifies
- You rent any residential property in England
- You own and live in a flat (including shared ownership)
- Your home has its own private, off-street parking space
- You own, lease, or are the named user of an eligible electric vehicle
- You have not previously claimed this grant or the old Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme
Who does not qualify
- Homeowners who live in a house with a driveway
- Lodgers living with their landlord
- Anyone who has already claimed this grant or the previous EVHS
- Properties in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
For residents in England who do not have a driveway or off-street parking. Covers the cost of a chargepoint alongside a permanent cross-pavement charging solution such as a cable gully. You must get consent from your local highways authority before applying. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- You own or rent a residential property in England
- You do not have private off-street parking
- You own, lease, or are the named user of an eligible electric vehicle
- You are installing a permanent cross-pavement solution (not cable covers or mats)
- You have or can obtain consent from your local highways authority
Who does not qualify
- Anyone who already has private off-street parking
- Anyone who has already claimed this grant or the old EVHS
For residential and commercial landlords in England installing chargepoints at rental properties. Up to 200 grants per financial year for residential properties, up to 100 for commercial. Must be registered at Companies House or VAT registered. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- You are a landlord registered at Companies House or VAT registered
- The property has off-street parking accessible to tenants
- The property is not used solely for holiday accommodation
For businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in England installing chargers for staff or fleet vehicles. Covers 75% of costs up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across all sites. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. OZEV has confirmed 2026/27 is the final year of this scheme. It is unlikely to be extended again. If you have been considering workplace charging, now is the time to act.
Who qualifies
- Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in England
- You own the site or have landlord consent
- Dedicated off-road parking for staff or fleet use
- Chargers are for staff or fleet use, not public access
- SMEs: sole traders are eligible with commercial premises and dedicated parking
A higher-rate version of the Workplace Charging Scheme available to state-funded schools, academies, colleges, and universities in England. Covers 75% of costs up to £2,000 per socket (reduced from £2,500 on 1 April 2026) for up to 40 sockets. Multi-academy trusts can claim 40 sockets per institution within the trust.
Who qualifies
- State-funded schools, academies, FE colleges, and universities in England
- You have dedicated off-road parking
- You own the site or have consent from the landowner
Closed grants
The following grants closed on 31 March 2026 and are no longer accepting applications.
Previously offered SMEs up to £15,000 per site (75% of costs) for installing charging infrastructure across up to 5 sites. This grant is now closed. Installers had until 26 May 2026 to submit final claims. There is no replacement announced. Businesses should now use the Workplace Charging Scheme instead.
Previously offered larger organisations up to 75% of costs for installing charging infrastructure at fleet depots. This grant is now closed. No replacement has been announced. Monitor OZEV grant announcements on GOV.UK for any future fleet-specific schemes.
How to apply: step by step
1. Check your vehicle is eligible. Check the OZEV list of eligible vehicles on GOV.UK before doing anything else.
2. Find an OZEV-authorised installer. Use the official OZEV authorised installer list. The grant cannot be claimed without one.
3. Get a written quote. You will need this for your application. Do not allow installation to begin before receiving confirmation.
4. Apply online before installation. Go to the relevant GOV.UK grant page above, create an account on the Find a Grant platform, and submit your application. For the Workplace Charging Scheme, apply via the DVLA online portal.
5. Wait for approval. If approved, you will receive a grant offer letter. Only then can installation begin.
6. Installer claims the grant. Once installation is complete, your installer submits the claim and deducts the grant from your final invoice.
No grant for homeowners with driveways. If you own a house with a private driveway in England, there is currently no government grant available for installing a home EV charger. The old Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme which covered this ended in April 2022 and has not been replaced. You will need to fund installation yourself. Typical costs range from £800 to £1,200 depending on location and complexity.
The good news is that most driveway installations do not require planning permission. Under permitted development rights, a standard home EV charger can be installed without a planning application in most cases. See the Planning Portal guidance on permitted development for EV chargers for full details. Exceptions apply for listed buildings, conservation areas, and properties where the charger would be within 2 metres of a public highway.
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