扒哥吃瓜

An electric vehicle chargepoint grant (also called an EV chargepoint grant) can help towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle chargepoint socket at your property.

How much you can get

You can get 75% off the cost of buying and installing a socket, up to a maximum of 拢500.

If you applied before 1 April 2026

If you applied before 1 April 2026, your grant will be worth up to 拢350 per socket.

You can re-apply for the 拢500 rate if your chargepoint has not been installed. Tell your installer before you re-apply.

You can find out more about the changes to EV chargepoint grant schemes and how to re-apply.

You can apply for this grant if all these apply:

• you live in a flat that you own (this includes flats bought through the shared ownership scheme), or you rent a residential property
• your home has its own private off-street parking space
• you own or use an eligible vehicle

You cannot apply if:

• you live in a house that you own (unless it鈥檚 converted into flats and you live in just one of the flats)
• you rent accommodation where the landlord or homeowner lives - for example, if you鈥檙e a lodger in someone else鈥檚 home
• you鈥檙e moving house or planning on moving
• you鈥檝e already claimed the grant (or its predecessors, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) and the Domestic Recharge Scheme)
• there must by law be a chargepoint or charging infrastructure - for example, because your home is a new build

Your property

Your property must be in the UK. You cannot apply for this grant if you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.

You can only apply for an existing residential property that you live in. You cannot apply for a property that鈥檚 unoccupied or is still being built.

You鈥檒l need to provide supporting evidence when you apply, such as a rental agreement if you rent the property.

Your parking space

You must have a parking space that:

• is off-street, private and clearly defined - it does not have to be part of the property
• is accessible to you at all times
• you own or have the legal right to

You must have proof of all legal rights and permissions, such as from the freeholder of a block of flats.

Your installer will assess if your parking space allows an electric vehicle to charge safely.

Your vehicle

This grant is only for vehicles on the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles.

You must provide evidence that you own or use an eligible vehicle. This can be:

• as a registered owner
• if you鈥檝e leased one for at least 6 months
• if you鈥檝e used one as a work vehicle for at least 6 months
• if you鈥檝e currently got one on order

If you lease your vehicle

If your vehicle lease is a bundle with a chargepoint, it must:

• say that you own the chargepoint once payment is complete
• list the cost of the chargepoint and installation, including VAT

You must also:

• make sure the chargepoint warranty meets the grant requirements
• make sure the associated vehicle lease is for at least 6 months

You must show your installer proof that you lease your electric vehicle.

Before you apply, check that:

• your vehicle is on the list of electric vehicles approved by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)
• the chargepoint is on the list of eligible chargepoint models

How to apply

1. Contact an OZEV-authorised installer to get a quote for the work.

2. Get all the relevant documents and permissions for the installation of your chargepoint.

3. Complete the .

Documents you鈥檒l need

As part of your application you鈥檒l need to submit:

• a dated quote from your installer
• written permission from your landlord, freeholder or property manager to install the chargepoint
• written permission from your local authority to install the chargepoint if you live in a listed building
• a utility bill showing your name and the address where your chargepoint will be installed
• a copy of your tenancy agreement if you鈥檙e renting

After you鈥檝e applied

Once OZEV has approved your application, they鈥檒l let you and your installer know. Your installer can then start the work.

Claiming the grant

Your installer will claim the grant on your behalf when they finish the installation. OZEV will email you to confirm whether their claim is correct.

If OZEV approves the claim, the grant will be paid directly to your installer.

Audits

OZEV may audit your application before it鈥檚 approved. They may also audit your installation to check that it meets the grant requirements.

They may arrange for a site visit. If you do not allow this or do not respond to their questions, they may cancel your application.

If you need help

If you have any questions about the scheme, you can speak to your installer or contact the Government Grant Managed Service.

Include your name in the email with the following details, if you have them:

• your application reference number
• your installer鈥檚 business name and OZEV number