EV charger grants in Northern Ireland 2026
Northern Ireland residents have access to the same UK-wide OZEV grant schemes as England, Scotland, and Wales. There is no separate NI-specific home charger grant, but the UK grants increased to £500 in April 2026. There is one important difference: all charger installations in Northern Ireland must be notified to NIE Networks.
Last updated: April 2026
NIE Networks notification required. Unlike Great Britain, it is a legal obligation in Northern Ireland to notify NIE Networks of any home charger installation. Your OZEV-approved installer should handle this, but confirm it with them before work begins. NIE Networks requires capacity and testing information about the charger.
Grants at a glance
| Grant | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| OZEV Renters and Flat Owners Grant | Up to £500 | Open until March 2027 |
| OZEV On-Street Parking Grant | Up to £500 | Open until March 2027 |
| OZEV Landlord Grant | 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 |
No grant for homeowners with driveways. If you own a house with a private driveway in Northern Ireland, there is currently no government grant for installing a home EV charger. The old Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme ended in April 2022 and has not been replaced. You will need to fund installation yourself. Typical costs range from £800 to £1,500.
Available grants
The main home charger grant available in Northern Ireland. Covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket, up to £500. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. Available to renters and flat owners with off-street parking. Your installer claims the grant on your behalf and deducts it from your invoice. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- You rent any residential property in Northern Ireland
- 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 EVHS
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 Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme
For Northern Ireland residents without a driveway or off-street parking. Covers the cost of a chargepoint alongside a permanent cross-pavement charging solution. You must get consent from your local council before applying. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- You own or rent a residential property in Northern Ireland
- 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)
- You have or can obtain consent from your local council
For residential and commercial landlords in Northern Ireland. Up to 200 grants per financial year for residential properties, up to 100 for commercial. Must be registered at Companies House or VAT registered. 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 Northern Ireland 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 this is the final year of the scheme. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in Northern Ireland
- 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
For state-funded schools, colleges, and universities in Northern Ireland. Covers 75% of costs up to £2,000 per socket for up to 40 sockets. Available until 31 March 2027.
- State-funded schools, colleges, and universities in Northern Ireland
- You have dedicated off-road parking
- You own the site or have consent from the landowner
How to apply: step by step
1. Check your vehicle is eligible. Check the OZEV list of eligible vehicles on GOV.UK.
2. Find an OZEV-authorised installer. Use the official OZEV authorised installer list. Confirm with your installer that they will handle the NIE Networks notification as part of the installation.
3. Get a written quote. You will need this for your application. Do not allow installation to begin before receiving grant approval.
4. Apply online before installation. Go to the relevant GOV.UK grant page above, create an account, and submit your application with the required documents.
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.
Further information for Northern Ireland
The Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland maintains a list of all OZEV grants available in Northern Ireland. Check the Department for Infrastructure NI page on EV chargepoint grants for the most up to date information specific to Northern Ireland.
NIE Networks also publishes an Electric Vehicle Drivers Guide to Charging at Home which covers the notification process and what information your installer needs to provide.
Find public chargers in Northern Ireland
Find EV charging points across Northern Ireland using EVChargeSpot's Northern Ireland charging map. Free to use, no account required.