Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
Award
Up to £500
Total fund Up to £500
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2027
Where
UK-wide, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
North East, North West, South East, South West
Summary
The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers who are renters or own a flat with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV charge points.
Who can apply
Please note, you are only eligible for one grant. If we need additional evidence you will be able to log back in and resubmit another application. To qualify for this grant you need to meet the following requirements: Vehicle requirements This grant is only for vehicles on the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles . The following people are eligible for the grant: individuals who become registered keepers of a new or second-hand eligible electric vehicle – the registered keeper is not necessarily the owner of a vehicle, but the person responsible for the car that pays for road tax and MOT individuals who are assigned a company car individuals who lease an eligible vehicle individuals who are named, by their employer, as the primary user of an eligible electric vehicle individuals who have ordered an eligible electric vehicle and will receive it within 3 months Vehicle leases If your vehicle lease is a bundle with a chargepoint, it must: state that you own the chargepoint once payment is complete itemise the cost of the chargepoint and installation, including VAT ensure the chargepoint warranty meets the grant requirements ensure the associated vehicle lease is for at least 6 months You must show your installer proof that you own or lease your electric vehicle. Property requirements You must be a resident at the property. The property must be a domestic, residential property either: a flat (a single unit property in a multi unit building) - the applicant living in it may be the owner or renter of the flat a single unit property that is rented in its entirety (including multiple occupancy properties) where the applicant’s tenancy is defined by a rental agreement Properties rented through the shared ownership scheme are eligible. Any third-party permissions required to install the chargepoint, such as from a landlord or freeholder or managing agent of a block of flats, must be obtained before applying for a grant. Applicants may be asked by OZEV to provide this at any time. Dedicated off-street parking The property must have designated, private off-street parking. This may be co-located with the property or separate from it. You must be able to demonstrate that you have a legal entitlement to the parking space. Your installer will assess if your parking space allows an electric vehicle to charge safely. You must be able to access the parking space at all times. OZEV-authorised You must use an OZEV-authorised installer and an eligible residential chargepoint: ● find an OZEV-authorised chargepoint installer ● see a list of eligible chargepoints People who cannot apply You cannot apply if you: have already installed the chargepoint you are seeking funding for - the chargepoint must not be installed before OZEV confirms you are eligible for a grant have already claimed for the grant or its predecessors - the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) or the Domestic Recharge Scheme are moving house or planning on moving live in a house that you own (not a flat that’s part of a house) rent accommodation where the landlord or homeowner lives - for example, if you’re a lodger in someone else’s home you’re installing a chargepoint because of a mandatory requirement Mandatory chargepoint or infrastructure requirement The grant cannot be given if the installation of the chargepoint and/or infrastructure was a mandatory requirement. This includes: buildings under construction or being renovated where the Part S Regulations applies on or after 15 June 2022 (for England), for example, for single domestic dwellings with an associated parking space and for non-residential buildings with more than 10 car parking spaces devolved countries where there are similar regulations as for England, for example, the Building (Scotland) Regulations from 5 June 2023 where there was a planning application condition mandating the installation of chargepoints and/or infrastructure
Full details
This grant contributes towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle chargepoint socket at your property. You can get 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, up to a maximum of £500. You can apply for this grant if you either: own and live in a flat rent and live in any residential property (including properties under the shared ownership scheme) You must own an eligible vehicle and your home must have its own private off-street parking space. The property must be located in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. If your property is in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, it is not eligible. Applications before 1 April 2026 If you applied before 1 April 2026, your grant will be worth up to £350. You can re-apply for the new £500 rate if your chargepoint has not been installed. Tell your installer before you do. If you re-apply your existing application will be cancelled and your new one assessed. You can find out more about how to re-apply in guidance on changes to EV chargepoint grant schemes .