EV charger grants in Wales 2026
If you live in Wales and want to install a home EV charger, you may be able to get up to £500 towards the cost. This page covers every grant currently available, who qualifies, and exactly where to apply. All information is current as of April 2026.
Last updated: April 2026
Important: All grants must be applied for before installation begins. You cannot claim retrospectively. Always use an OZEV-authorised installer — the grant is claimed on your behalf by the installer and deducted from your final bill.
Is there a Welsh Government EV charger grant?
There is currently no separate Welsh Government home charger grant that duplicates or adds to the UK-wide OZEV scheme. Welsh Government EV funding is directed primarily at public charging networks, local authorities, and community projects rather than individual home installations.
The primary grant available to residents in Wales is the UK-wide OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant, administered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. This is the same scheme available in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Always check gov.wales transport and decarbonisation pages for any new Welsh Government funding rounds that may have opened since this page was last updated.
Available grants for Wales residents
The main home charger grant for people in Wales who live in rented accommodation or own a flat. Covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing a charge point socket, up to a maximum of £500. The grant was increased from £350 to £500 on 1 April 2026. Available until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies
- You rent any residential property in Wales
- 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 its predecessors
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 old Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme
- Properties in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
For Wales residents who do not have a driveway or off-street parking. Covers the cost of installing a chargepoint alongside a cross-pavement charging solution — a cable channel cut into the pavement so you can charge a vehicle parked on the street. You must get consent from your local highways authority before applying.
Who qualifies
- You own or rent a residential property in Wales
- 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 charging 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 grant
For landlords who want to install EV chargers at rental properties in Wales. Up to 200 grants per financial year for residential properties, and up to 100 for commercial properties. Applicants must be registered at Companies House or VAT registered.
Who qualifies
- You are a residential or commercial landlord registered at Companies House or VAT registered
- The property is in Wales (or elsewhere in the UK)
- The property has off-street parking accessible to tenants
- The property is not used solely for holiday accommodation
For businesses and organisations in Wales installing EV chargers for staff or fleet vehicles. Covers 75% of the cost of purchase and installation, up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across all sites. Extended until 31 March 2027. The grant amount increased from £350 to £500 on 1 April 2026.
Who qualifies
- Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in Wales
- You own the site or have landlord consent
- You have dedicated off-road parking for staff or fleet use
- Chargers are for staff or fleet use, not public access
How to apply: step by step
1. Check your vehicle is eligible. Not all EVs qualify. Check the official OZEV list of eligible vehicles on GOV.UK before you do anything else.
2. Find an OZEV-authorised installer. The grant can only be claimed by an OZEV-authorised installer. Use the official list of authorised installers on GOV.UK to find one in Wales.
3. Get a quote. Get a written quote from your chosen installer before applying. You will need to include this with your application.
4. Apply online before installation starts. Go to the relevant grant page on GOV.UK (links above), create an account, and submit your application with the required documents. Do not allow installation to begin before you receive confirmation.
5. Wait for approval. OZEV will review your application. If approved, they will notify you and your installer. Installation can then begin.
6. Installer claims the grant. Once installation is complete, your installer submits the claim to OZEV with photos and your invoice. The grant is deducted from your final bill — you pay the remainder.
Wales planning note: Planning rules for EV charger installation in Wales operate under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2019, which differs from the English 2015 Order. If your property is in a conservation area or is a listed building, check with your local planning authority before proceeding. Listed buildings in Wales require separate listed building consent under the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023.
Find public chargers in Wales
While you wait for your home charger to be installed, you can find public EV charging points across Wales using EVChargeSpot's Wales charging map. Free to use, no account required.