Switching to an electric vehicle is exciting, but installing a home charger can feel expensive and confusing. The domestic EV Chargepoint Grant reduces that cost for eligible households — and the amount went up in April 2026.
This guide explains what the grant is worth, who qualifies, who does not, and how to claim it.
What the grant is worth
Since 1 April 2026, the grant provides:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amount | 75% of the combined cost of buying and installing a socket |
| Maximum | £500 per socket (raised from £350) |
| Limit | One grant per household |
| Chargers covered | Smart chargepoints up to 22kW |
| How it is paid | Deducted at installation — you never pay the full cost upfront |
| Guaranteed until | 31 March 2027 |
Who can claim
The grant is aimed at people who cannot simply install a charger on their own driveway. Eligible applicants are:
Renters — in any residential property, with a private driveway, garage or allocated parking space, and written permission from the landlord.
Flat owner-occupiers — with a private parking space. Leaseholders also need freeholder or managing agent permission.
Residential landlords — installing chargers for tenants, under the separate landlord scheme which allows up to 200 sockets per year.
All applicants must own, lease or have on order an eligible electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, have private off-street parking, and use an OZEV-approved installer.
Who cannot claim
This is the single most common misunderstanding about EV charger funding, and plenty of installers and comparison sites still imply otherwise. If you are in this group, budget for the full cost — typically £800–£1,500 installed. Our EV charger installation guide breaks down where that money goes, and our cheapest EV chargers guide covers the best value units.
No off-street parking? There is a separate route
If you park on the street, the cross-pavement strand pays 75% up to £500 per socket — provided you also install a permanent cable channel or gully cut into the pavement.
Temporary solutions are explicitly excluded: cable mats, ramps and covers laid on top of the pavement do not qualify. You will normally need permission from your local council for the channel itself.
Key points to remember
The grant applies once per property, not per vehicle. If you run two EVs, you still get one grant — which is one reason a dual-socket charger often makes more financial sense than two separate units. See our guide to charging two electric cars at home.
Both conditions must be met: an OZEV-approved charger and an OZEV-approved installer. Getting one right and the other wrong voids the claim.
Your installer submits the application on your behalf and deducts the grant from your invoice, so there is no forms-and-waiting process for you.
How to apply
1. Check your eligibility — renter, flat owner or landlord, with private off-street parking and an eligible EV.
2. Choose an OZEV-approved installer — only approved installers can submit a claim.
3. Select your charger — decide on power output, tethered or untethered, and smart tariff compatibility.
4. Your installer applies — the grant is deducted from your installation cost.
5. Keep your paperwork — the electrical installation certificate matters for insurance and resale.
You can find approved installers via GOV.UK, or see our list of trusted installers.
Choosing a grant-eligible charger
Every unit in our OZEV-approved collection qualifies. For most homes, start with the 7kW home charger range — a 22kW unit throttles to 7.4kW on a standard single-phase supply, so it is rarely worth the extra. See 7kW vs 22kW for the full explanation.
For every other scheme — landlord, infrastructure and workplace — see our complete 2026 guide to every UK EV charger grant.
Not sure whether you qualify? Call 0330 043 8012 or email adam@echargersuk.co.uk and we will tell you straight.