Government Grants for EV Chargers in the UK: What’s Still Available in April 2026?
Last updated: 16 April 2026
Yes, there are still UK government grants for EV chargers in April 2026. The main schemes now cover renters and flat owners, households with on-street parking, residential landlords, workplaces, and state-funded education institutions. Most of the current grants run until 31 March 2027, but some older landlord and fleet schemes closed to new customer applications on 31 March 2026.
Quick answer: if you rent your home, own and live in a flat, manage residential rental properties, run a business, or work for a state-funded school or college, there may still be a current OZEV grant available. If you are a standard owner-occupier with a driveway, there is no general home EV charger grant in the same way there used to be.
Which EV charger grants are still available in the UK?
As of April 2026, the current UK government EV charger grants fall into five main categories. This is the simplest way to work out where you fit.
| Grant scheme | Who it is for | What you can get | Main requirement | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners | People who rent any residential property, or own and live in a flat | 75% of charger and installation costs, up to £500 | Private off-street parking and an eligible vehicle | Current |
| EV chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking | People who own or rent the home they live in, but only have on-street parking | 75% of charger and installation costs, up to £500 | Cross-pavement solution plus local authority permissions | Current |
| EV chargepoint grant for residential landlords | Private landlords, registered providers of social housing, public sector landlords, and property managers acting for landlords | 75% of charger and installation costs, up to £500 per socket | Residential rental properties and eligible installation | Current |
| Workplace Charging Scheme | Businesses, charities, public sector organisations, and small accommodation businesses | 75% of charger and installation costs, up to £500 per socket | Eligible off-road workplace parking | Current |
| Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions | State-funded schools and other state-funded education institutions | 75% of charger and installation costs, up to £2,000 per socket | Eligible off-street parking linked to the institution | Current |
Which grant applies to you?
If you rent your home or own a flat
The EV chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners is the main home charger grant for people in rented homes and flats. It covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing one socket, up to a maximum of £500.
This is the right grant if you:
- rent and live in a residential property
- own and live in a flat
- have private off-street parking you are legally allowed to use
- have an eligible vehicle, or one arriving soon
If you are looking at suitable products, start with our range of home EV chargers and our guide to getting an EV charger in a rented property.
If you only have on-street parking
The EV chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking is now one of the most important schemes for people without a driveway.
This grant also covers 75% of the charger and installation cost, up to £500, but it is not simply a charger grant on its own. You must also be installing a permanent cross-pavement charging solution, such as a charging gully, and you need consent from your local highways authority. Temporary cable covers or mats do not count.
In practical terms, this grant can suit drivers who live in terraced housing or other homes without dedicated off-street parking, but only where the local authority allows a compliant cross-pavement solution.
If you are a residential landlord
The EV chargepoint grant for residential landlords supports chargepoint installations at residential rental properties.
It covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing chargepoints, up to £500 per socket. Landlords can claim for up to 200 sockets per year across their sites. That makes it a useful option for private landlords, social housing providers, and property management companies that are adding EV charging to blocks, developments or rental portfolios.
If you also need help choosing hardware, our commercial EV chargers category is a sensible place to compare workplace and multi-user charging options.
If you run a business or manage workplace parking
The Workplace Charging Scheme remains the main grant for workplaces in April 2026.
It covers 75% of the purchase and installation cost, up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant. It is open to businesses, charities, public sector organisations, and small accommodation businesses.
This grant is designed for staff and fleet parking rather than general customer parking. You will need off-road parking associated with the premises, and if you do not own the site you will need the landlord or landowner’s consent.
If you are comparing options for staff parking, fleet charging, shared parking areas or visitor charging, see our commercial EV chargers page and our EV charger installation guide.
If you are a school or college
State-funded schools and other state-funded education institutions can apply under the Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions.
This is more generous than the standard workplace scheme. It covers 75% of the cost to buy and install chargepoints, up to £2,000 per socket, with support for up to 40 sockets across all sites. If you work in the education sector, that makes it one of the strongest current EV charger grants in the UK.
For related reading, see our guide to EV charger grants for schools.
Which EV charger grants are no longer current?
This matters because many older articles still mention grants that are no longer open.
As of April 2026, these schemes are not current for new customer applications:
- staff and fleets grant
- commercial landlord chargepoint grant
- landlord infrastructure grant
If you see these listed as active in older blog posts, double-check the date. For most readers searching today, the five schemes listed above are the current options that matter.
Eligible cars: which vehicles count for the home EV charger grants?
For the residential grants, the vehicle must be on OZEV’s live eligible vehicle list. That list changes over time, so it is better to link to the current government page than to publish a long static list that will go out of date.
In broad terms, the residential grant can cover people who are:
- the registered keeper of a new or used eligible electric vehicle
- leasing an eligible vehicle
- driving an assigned company car
- named by an employer as the primary user of an eligible electric vehicle
- waiting for an eligible vehicle that is due within 3 months
The key point is simple: check the live government eligibility page before ordering your charger.
Eligible chargers: do all EV chargers qualify for the grant?
No. You must use an OZEV-authorised installer and a chargepoint model that appears on the government’s eligible EV chargepoint model list.
That official list shows whether a charger is eligible for residential grants, commercial grants, or both. This is especially important if you are applying through the Workplace Charging Scheme from a home-based business address, because a residential-only model may not qualify for that route.
If you want to shortlist products first, browse our home EV chargers for domestic installations or our commercial EV chargers for workplace and multi-user sites, then confirm grant eligibility against the official government list before ordering.
How to apply for an EV charger grant in 2026
The exact process varies by scheme, but the usual steps are straightforward.
- Choose the correct grant. Start by matching your situation to the correct scheme: renter, flat owner, on-street household, landlord, workplace, or education.
- Check vehicle eligibility. For residential grants, make sure the vehicle is on the current OZEV list.
- Check site and parking rules. Private off-street parking, on-street permissions, or workplace parking rules all matter depending on the scheme.
- Get permissions early. This might mean landlord consent, freeholder approval, managing agent permission, landowner consent, or local highways authority approval.
- Get a quote or site survey from an authorised installer. This helps confirm the site is suitable and the chargepoint model is eligible.
- Apply before installation. Do not assume you can install first and claim later.
- Complete the installation once approved. Follow the official route for your scheme and keep all paperwork.
What this means for most readers in April 2026
The EV charger grant landscape is now clearer than it was a year ago.
- If you rent or own and live in a flat, there is still a current home charger grant.
- If you only have on-street parking, there is now a dedicated route, but it depends on a compliant cross-pavement solution and local authority approval.
- If you are a residential landlord, support is still available for multiple sockets.
- If you run a business or workplace, the Workplace Charging Scheme remains current and now offers up to £500 per socket.
- If you are a state-funded school or college, the education scheme is still available and much more generous per socket.
For practical next steps, explore our home EV chargers, compare commercial EV chargers, or read our EV charger installation guide before you apply.
FAQs
Is there still a home EV charger grant for homeowners with a driveway?
Not as a general homeowner scheme. The current home grant is aimed at renters and flat owners, while the on-street grant is aimed at households without private off-street parking that are installing a compliant cross-pavement solution. A standard owner-occupied house with a driveway does not have the same broad home grant route that used to exist.
Can I get a grant if my car is on lease or is a company car?
Yes, residential grant eligibility can include leased vehicles, assigned company cars, and situations where your employer names you as the primary user of an eligible electric vehicle. You can also qualify if an eligible vehicle is on order and due within 3 months.
Can landlords claim for more than one charger?
Yes. Residential landlords can claim for up to 200 sockets across their sites, which makes the scheme relevant for portfolios rather than just single properties.
Can a business apply if it operates from the owner’s home?
Possibly. Under the Workplace Charging Scheme, a home-based business may qualify if the address is listed as the place of business with Companies House or recorded on the business rates bill, and if the site has suitable off-road parking. In that case, the charger must be eligible for both residential and commercial use.
Are school EV charger grants still available in April 2026?
Yes. State-funded schools and other state-funded education institutions can still apply through the dedicated education version of the Workplace Charging Scheme, with funding of up to £2,000 per socket.
Which EV charger grants closed in 2026?
The staff and fleets grant, commercial landlord chargepoint grant, and landlord infrastructure grant closed to new customer applications on 31 March 2026. Older articles may still mention them, so always check the latest government guidance before relying on a page published before April 2026.
Official grant pages: For the latest scheme rules and application links, start with the government’s main EV chargepoint grants guidance page.