Changes to the OZEV Funding Grant
An electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint grant can help 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 £350.
You can apply for this grant if you either:
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own and live in a flat
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rent any residential property (this includes properties under the shared ownership scheme)
You must own an eligible vehicle and your home must have its own private off-street parking space.
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To qualify for this grant you need to meet the following requirements.
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Vehicle requirements
This grant is only for vehicles on the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles.
The following people are eligible to access the grant:
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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
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individuals who are assigned a company car
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individuals who lease an eligible vehicle
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individuals who are named, by their employer, as the primary user of an eligible electric vehicle
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individuals who have ordered an eligible electric vehicle
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Vehicle leases
If your vehicle lease is a bundle with a chargepoint, it must:
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state that you own the chargepoint once payment is complete
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itemise the cost of the chargepoint and installation, including VAT
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ensure the chargepoint warranty meets the grant requirements
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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.
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Property requirements
This grant is for domestic properties only.
The property must be either:
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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
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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
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Properties rented through the shared ownership scheme are eligible.
The grant cannot be given if the installation of the chargepoints and / or infrastructure was a mandatory requirement.
You must be a resident at the property.
For rental properties you cannot live with the landlord/ homeowner.
Any necessary third-party permissions, such as from a landlord or freeholder or managing agent of a block of flats, must be obtained before an installation occurs.
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.
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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. Where the parking is separate, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a legal entitlement to the parking space.
The parking must be suitable for a chargepoint installation (a survey before installation must be conducted by the installer). The parking must be able to permit an eligible vehicle to be charged safely. You must be able to access the parking space at all times.
OZEV-approved
You must use an OZEV-approved installer and an eligible residential chargepoint:
People who cannot apply
You cannot apply if you:
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have already claimed for the grant or its predecessors - the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) or the Domestic Recharge Scheme
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are moving house or planning on moving
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want a new chargepoint, even if a new car is not compatible with the current one
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want to move an existing chargepoint to a new property
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live in a house that you own (not a flat that’s part of a house)
DID You know the WCS Scheme has changed??
Funding is confirmed until 31 March 2026.
The grant is open. The government reserves the right to end or change this grant scheme.
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If the grant ends or the grant amount changes, the government will:
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aim to provide 4 weeks’ notice
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honour claims made before any public announcement, subject to the grant criteria
