The UK government funds several grants to reduce the cost of installing EV chargers. They are administered by OZEV (the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles), and between them they cover renters, flat owners, landlords, businesses and households with no driveway.
This guide sets out every scheme available in 2026, what each is worth after the April uplift, and — just as importantly — who does not qualify.
Every 2026 grant at a glance
| Grant | Worth | Who it is for | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Chargepoint Grant | 75%, up to £500/socket | Renters and flat owner-occupiers with private off-street parking | 1 per household |
| Cross-pavement grant | 75%, up to £500/socket | Households with on-street parking only, fitting a permanent cable channel | Permanent solutions only |
| Landlord Chargepoint Grant | 75%, up to £500/socket | Private landlords, letting agents, property managers | 200 sockets/year |
| EV Infrastructure Grant | 75%, up to £500/parking space | Landlords wiring residential car parks for future chargers | £30,000 cap; 30 applications/year |
| Workplace Charging Scheme | £500/socket | Businesses, charities, public sector, small accommodation providers | 40 sockets, £20,000 total |
Who is not eligible
This is the single most common misunderstanding, so it is worth stating plainly.
If you own and live in a detached, semi-detached or terraced house with your own driveway, there is no grant for you. The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) that used to cover this group stopped accepting applications in March 2022 and has never been replaced.
You will still see installers and comparison sites implying otherwise. They are working from old information. Budget for the full cost — see our EV charger installation guide for realistic figures.
EV Chargepoint Grant (renters and flat owners)
The main domestic scheme. It pays 75% of the combined cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket, up to £500.
Who qualifies: you rent any residential property, or you own and live in a flat. You need private off-street parking that is exclusively yours — a driveway, garage or allocated bay. Leaseholders need freeholder or managing agent permission; renters need their landlord's.
Limits: one grant per household. Installation must be by an OZEV-approved installer using an OZEV-approved charger.
Cross-pavement grant (on-street parking)
If you have no off-street parking, you can still claim 75% up to £500 per socket — provided you also install a permanent cross-pavement solution, meaning a cable channel or gully cut into the pavement so your cable runs safely below the surface.
Temporary solutions do not qualify. Cable mats, ramps and covers laid on top of the pavement are explicitly excluded. You will normally need your local council's permission for the channel itself, and some councils run their own gully schemes.
Landlord EV Chargepoint Grant
For anyone who rents out, leases or manages residential property. Worth 75% of cost up to £500 per socket — raised from £350 in April 2026.
Limits: up to 200 sockets per financial year, which can be spread across several properties or concentrated in one. If your organisation is part of a group under common control — a parent company, holding company or controlling person — the group shares a single 200-socket allowance rather than each entity having its own.
Who can apply: private landlords, letting companies, property management companies and owners of residential rental properties.
EV Infrastructure Grant
A separate scheme for landlords preparing a car park for chargers, rather than fitting the chargers themselves. It funds the groundwork: cabling, ducting, distribution boards and supply upgrades.
Worth: 75% of the work, up to £500 per parking space, capped at £30,000 per application. You can make up to 30 applications per financial year.
It stacks with the Landlord Chargepoint Grant — use the infrastructure grant to wire the car park, then the chargepoint grant for the sockets themselves. For multi-bay sites, our 22kW dual socket range and charger posts are the usual starting point.
Workplace Charging Scheme
The business scheme, delivered as a voucher you give to an OZEV-approved installer.
Worth: £500 per socket (up from £350), for up to 40 sockets, giving a maximum of £20,000 per applicant — raised from £14,000 in April 2026. That is a meaningful change: a 40-socket workplace install is £6,000 better off than it was.
Who can apply: businesses, charities, public sector organisations, and small accommodation providers such as hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses.
Requirements: chargers must be at a workplace location with dedicated off-street parking, and installed by an OZEV-approved installer. See our guide to the best 22kW chargers for business car parks and our commercial charger range.
How to apply
For the domestic and landlord schemes, your installer does almost all of it:
1. Check which scheme fits your situation using the table above.
2. Choose an OZEV-approved charger.
3. Book an OZEV-approved installer — both conditions must be met or the claim fails.
4. Your installer applies on your behalf and deducts the grant from your invoice.
5. Keep your electrical installation certificate.
The Workplace Charging Scheme works differently: you apply yourself for a voucher first, then hand it to your installer. Vouchers expire, so book the install before applying.
Common questions
Can I claim two grants for two chargepoints?
Not under the domestic scheme — it is one grant per household. Landlords and businesses can claim per socket up to their scheme limits. If you have two EVs and only one grant, a dual-socket charger is usually the better answer: see charging two electric cars at home.
Do I need to own an electric car already?
For the domestic scheme you need to own, lease or have on order an eligible electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. The Workplace Charging Scheme does not require you to own EVs, but you must show existing or future need.
Does the grant cover 22kW chargers?
Yes — the schemes cover smart chargepoints up to 22kW. For a single-phase home, though, a 22kW unit throttles to 7.4kW, so it is rarely worth the money. See 7kW vs 22kW.
How long will these rates last?
The £500 per socket rate is confirmed until 31 March 2027. Beyond that the government has not announced its intentions.
Can I fit the charger myself and claim the grant?
No. Installation must be carried out by an OZEV-approved installer, and separately must comply with Part P building regulations. Self-installation voids the grant and is not lawful for a new domestic circuit.
Choosing a grant-eligible charger
Every charger in our OZEV-approved collection qualifies, provided your installer is approved too. For homes, start with the 7kW home range; for workplaces and rental car parks, see the 22kW commercial range.
Not sure which scheme applies to you? Call 0330 043 8012 or email adam@echargersuk.co.uk.