EV charger grants in Scotland 2026
Scotland has the most generous EV charger grant support in the UK. On top of the UK-wide OZEV grants available to everyone, Scottish residents can access additional funding from the Scottish Government via the Energy Saving Trust. This page covers every grant currently available, who qualifies, and where to apply.
Last updated: April 2026
Scotland advantage: If you are eligible for both the OZEV grant and an Energy Saving Trust Scotland grant, you can claim both. They can be stacked. Apply for each separately — your installer handles the OZEV claim, but you apply directly to Energy Saving Trust for Scottish grants.
Grants at a glance
| Grant | Amount | Status | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| OZEV Renters and Flat Owners Grant | Up to £500 | Open | Renters and flat owners with off-street parking |
| OZEV On-Street Parking Grant | Up to £500 | Open | Residents without off-street parking |
| OZEV Landlord Grant | Up to £500 per socket | Open | Residential and commercial landlords |
| OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme | Up to £500 per socket | Open | Businesses and organisations |
| EST Domestic Chargepoint Grant | Up to £400 | Currently closed — register interest | Rural residents and used EV loan recipients |
| EST Cross-Pavement Charging Grant | Up to £3,500 | Open | Residents without off-street parking |
| EST Factored Development Grant | Up to 25% of costs | Open | Property managers with communal parking |
| Used Electric Vehicle Loan | Up to £25,000 | Open | Lower income households and rural residents |
UK-wide OZEV grants (available in Scotland)
Covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing a charge point socket, up to £500. Increased from £350 on 1 April 2026. Available to renters and flat owners across Scotland with off-street parking. Can be combined with the EST Domestic Chargepoint Grant if you are eligible for both. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- You rent any residential property in Scotland
- 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 (no longer eligible since April 2022)
- Lodgers living with their landlord
- Anyone who has already claimed the grant or the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme
For Scotland residents who do not have 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 highways authority before applying. Note: the Energy Saving Trust also offers a separate and more generous cross-pavement grant for Scotland — see below.
- You own or rent a residential property in Scotland
- 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 highways authority
For residential and commercial landlords in Scotland. 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.
- 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 and organisations in Scotland 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. Available until 31 March 2027.
- Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in Scotland
- 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
Scottish Government grants via Energy Saving Trust
These grants are funded by Transport Scotland and administered by the Energy Saving Trust. They are only available to residents and property managers in Scotland. Unlike OZEV grants, you apply directly to Energy Saving Trust, not through your installer.
A Scottish Government grant offering up to £400 towards the cost of installing a home EV chargepoint. Funded by Transport Scotland and administered by the Energy Saving Trust. Currently closed to new applications but expected to reopen during the 2026/27 financial year. Available to two groups — rural EV owners and people who purchased a used EV through the Energy Saving Trust Used EV Loan. Register your interest now so you are notified when it reopens. This grant can be combined with the OZEV grant where eligible.
Who qualifies (when open)
- Route 1: You live in a rural or remote area of Scotland
- Route 2: You purchased a used EV through the Energy Saving Trust Used Electric Vehicle Loan
- You have off-street parking at your home
- Your installer is approved by both OZEV and Energy Saving Trust
Scotland's most generous home EV charging grant. Funded by Transport Scotland and administered by Energy Saving Trust, this offers up to £3,500 towards the cost of installing a cross-pavement charging solution for residents without off-street parking. Cross-pavement solutions typically cost from around £800 depending on your location and local authority requirements. You must have council permission before applying.
Who qualifies
- You live in Scotland and do not have off-street parking
- You own or lease an eligible electric vehicle (or have one on order)
- You have, or can obtain, permission from your council to install the solution
- The installation is at your main home address (not a holiday or second home)
- Your installer is approved by both Energy Saving Trust and OZEV
For property managers and factors in Scotland who manage communal parking for residential properties. Covers up to 25% of the cost of installing communal EV charging infrastructure. Can be used alongside OZEV funding. Apply via Energy Saving Trust.
Who qualifies
- You are a property manager or factor in Scotland
- You manage communal parking for residential properties
- Your installer is approved by both Energy Saving Trust and OZEV
An interest-free loan from Transport Scotland, administered by Energy Saving Trust, to help lower-income households and rural residents purchase a used electric vehicle. Repayable over up to six years. Available to households with a gross income below £50,000, or those living in small towns, rural or remote areas of Scotland including the islands. Purchasing through this loan also opens up eligibility for the EST Domestic Chargepoint Grant.
Who qualifies
- You live in Scotland
- Your household gross income is below £50,000, OR you live in a small town, rural, or remote area
- You are purchasing a used electric car or van
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 approved installer. For OZEV grants, use the OZEV authorised installer list. For EST Scotland grants, your installer must also be approved by Energy Saving Trust — check the EST approved installer list.
3. Apply before installation starts. For OZEV grants, apply via GOV.UK links above. For EST grants, apply directly at energysavingtrust.org.uk. Do not allow installation to begin before receiving a grant offer letter for each scheme.
4. Wait for approval from each scheme separately. OZEV and Energy Saving Trust are separate processes. If applying for both, you will receive two grant offer letters.
5. Installation and claiming. For OZEV grants, your installer claims on your behalf and deducts the amount from your bill. For EST grants, you upload your paid invoice and installation certificate to the Energy Saving Trust customer portal once work is complete.
Grants are first come, first served. EST Scotland grants in particular have limited annual budgets and can close without notice during the financial year. The Domestic Chargepoint Grant closed mid-year in 2024 and 2025. Apply as early in the financial year as possible. Register your interest now if a grant is currently closed.
Find public chargers in Scotland
While you wait for your home charger to be installed, you can find public EV charging points across Scotland using EVChargeSpot's Scotland charging map. Free to use, no account required. Scotland has over 5,000 public charge points including ChargePlace Scotland, ScottishPower, and major commercial networks.