Grants and incentives
While the main grant for home chargers has ended for most homeowners, there is still significant financial support available for specific groups, including renters, flat owners, and businesses.
1. EV Chargepoint Grant
This grant provides up to 75% towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle chargepoint, capped at £350.
- Who can apply:
- People living in flats (either owning or renting)
- People living in rented accommodation
- Landlords (residential and commercial)
- Requirements: You must have a dedicated off-street parking space.
2. EV Infrastructure Grant
This is for residential or commercial landlords who want to install multiple charging sockets in a single car park or building.
- Support: Up to £30,000 per application, capped at £500 per parking space.
- Best for: Apartment blocks, social housing providers, and small business owners with multiple employees.
3. Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
A voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints for businesses.
- Support: Up to 75% of purchase and installation costs, capped at £350 per socket.
- Capacity: Businesses can claim for up to 40 sockets across all their sites.
- Eligibility: Available to registered businesses, charities, and public sector organisations.
4. Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Many employers offer salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles. These often include the cost of a home charger installation as part of the package.
- How it works: You pay for the car and charger out of your gross salary (before tax and National Insurance).
- Benefit: This can reduce the total cost of ownership by up to 40% for higher-rate taxpayers.
Local Grants: Some local authorities offer additional grants or incentives for residents to switch to electric vehicles. Always check your local council’s website for any regional support.
More information
For broader energy efficiency grants, see our main grants and funding page.