Is there still a grant for EV home chargers in the UK in 2026?

Yes, but only for two specific groups. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners covers households who rent their home or own a flat, and a separate grant covers landlords installing chargepoints for tenants. If you own and live in a house outright, the household scheme does not apply to you.

How much is the EV chargepoint grant worth?

75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket, capped at £500, for installs completed on or after 1 April 2026. That cap was raised from £350. The scheme is installer-led, so the discount is applied through an OZEV-authorised installer rather than claimed by you directly — confirm how your installer handles it on gov.uk before you book.

Who is eligible for the EV chargepoint grant?

You qualify for the household scheme if you own and live in a flat, or you rent and live in any residential property including shared ownership. You also need to own an eligible electric vehicle or have one on order, and have dedicated off-street parking. It does not cover second homes or non-dedicated parking.

Do I apply for the grant myself, or does the installer do it?

The installer applies. This scheme is installer-led — an OZEV-authorised installer submits the application on your behalf as part of quoting and fitting your chargepoint. The exact application wording is still worth confirming directly with gov.uk, since our understanding of that step is corroborated by secondary sources rather than a primary application-process page.

When does the EV charger grant end?

31 March 2027. No extension has been announced, so treat that date as final unless gov.uk says otherwise.

Is there an extra grant for landlords installing EV chargers?

Yes — the separate EV Chargepoint and Infrastructure Grants for Landlords scheme allows up to 200 grants per financial year for residential lets, alongside the household scheme for renters and flat owners.

Is there a bigger grant in Scotland?

Possibly — additional top-up support may be available via Home Energy Scotland, but check directly with them for the current position rather than assuming a figure.

Is there still a grant for EV home chargers in the UK in 2026?

Yes, but only for two specific groups. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners covers households who rent their home or own a flat, and a separate grant covers landlords installing chargepoints for tenants. If you own and live in a house outright, the household scheme does not apply to you.

How much is the EV chargepoint grant worth?

75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket, capped at £500, for installs completed on or after 1 April 2026. That cap was raised from £350. The scheme is installer-led, so the discount is applied through an OZEV-authorised installer rather than claimed by you directly — confirm how your installer handles it on gov.uk before you book.

Who is eligible for the EV chargepoint grant?

You qualify for the household scheme if you own and live in a flat, or you rent and live in any residential property including shared ownership. You also need to own an eligible electric vehicle or have one on order, and have dedicated off-street parking. It does not cover second homes or non-dedicated parking.

Do I apply for the grant myself, or does the installer do it?

The installer applies. This scheme is installer-led — an OZEV-authorised installer submits the application on your behalf as part of quoting and fitting your chargepoint. The exact application wording is still worth confirming directly with gov.uk, since our understanding of that step is corroborated by secondary sources rather than a primary application-process page.

When does the EV charger grant end?

31 March 2027. No extension has been announced, so treat that date as final unless gov.uk says otherwise.

Is there an extra grant for landlords installing EV chargers?

Yes — the separate EV Chargepoint and Infrastructure Grants for Landlords scheme allows up to 200 grants per financial year for residential lets, alongside the household scheme for renters and flat owners.

Is there a bigger grant in Scotland?

Possibly — additional top-up support may be available via Home Energy Scotland, but check directly with them for the current position rather than assuming a figure.

Is there still a grant for an EV home charger in the UK?

Last checked: 12 September 2026. Every figure below is sourced and linked — see sources & cited data at the bottom.

Yes, if you rent your home or own a flat. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners pays 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500, for installs completed on or after 1 April 2026. No, if you own and live in a house outright — that group isn’t covered by this scheme. The grant ends 31 March 2027, with no extension announced.

The grant, in one table

Scheme	Grant	Ends
Renters or flat owners (household)	75% of cost, up to £500	31 March 2027
Landlords (residential lets)	Up to 200 grants per financial year	31 March 2027
Homeowner living in own house	£0 — not eligible for this scheme	—

Source: gov.uk — Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners. The £500 cap was raised from £350 for installs completed on or after 1 April 2026, per the Department for Transport’s 25 February 2026 announcement.

Who qualifies for the household grant

✅ You own and live in a flat, of any tenure.
✅ You rent and live in any residential property, including shared ownership.
✅ You own an eligible electric vehicle, or have one on order.
✅ You have dedicated off-street parking at the property.
❌ You own and live in a house outright — not covered by this household scheme.
❌ Second homes are not covered.
❌ Shared or non-dedicated parking does not qualify.
❌ Buy-to-let installs fall under the separate landlord scheme, not this one.

Source: gov.uk — Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners.

How claiming it actually works — it’s installer-led

You don’t apply for this grant yourself. An OZEV-authorised installer applies on your behalf, so the discount should already be built into the quote you’re given rather than something you claim back afterwards.

1. Confirm you qualify. You rent your home, or you own a flat — and you have dedicated off-street parking and an eligible EV owned or on order.
2. Get quotes from OZEV-authorised installers. Ask directly whether they can apply the grant on your job.
3. The installer submits the application and builds the 75% discount, up to £500, into your final quote. We have not been able to confirm that mechanic on a primary gov.uk application page — ask your installer to show you.
4. The chargepoint is fitted at the discounted price. On our understanding you do not pay in full and reclaim, but treat that as unconfirmed until your installer or gov.uk says so in writing.

One detail still worth checking yourself

The exact application wording needs confirming on gov.uk

We’re confident this scheme is installer-led — an OZEV-authorised installer applies on the customer’s behalf, mirroring how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme works for heat pumps. But the exact wording of that application step, as described on the primary gov.uk household grant page, is something we’ve corroborated from secondary sources rather than quoted directly. Before you commit, ask your installer to confirm in writing that they will handle the application and that the £500 cap is already reflected in your quote.

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FAQ

EV charger grant UK — frequently asked questions

Is there still a grant for EV home chargers in the UK in 2026?: Yes, but only for two specific groups. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners covers households who rent their home or own a flat, and a separate grant covers landlords installing chargepoints for tenants. If you own and live in a house outright, the household scheme does not apply to you.
How much is the EV chargepoint grant worth?: 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket, capped at £500, for installs completed on or after 1 April 2026. That cap was raised from £350. The scheme is installer-led, so the discount is applied through an OZEV-authorised installer rather than claimed by you directly — confirm how your installer handles it on gov.uk before you book.
Who is eligible for the EV chargepoint grant?: You qualify for the household scheme if you own and live in a flat, or you rent and live in any residential property including shared ownership. You also need to own an eligible electric vehicle or have one on order, and have dedicated off-street parking. It does not cover second homes or non-dedicated parking.
Do I apply for the grant myself, or does the installer do it?: The installer applies. This scheme is installer-led — an OZEV-authorised installer submits the application on your behalf as part of quoting and fitting your chargepoint. The exact application wording is still worth confirming directly with gov.uk, since our understanding of that step is corroborated by secondary sources rather than a primary application-process page.
When does the EV charger grant end?: 31 March 2027. No extension has been announced, so treat that date as final unless gov.uk says otherwise.
Is there an extra grant for landlords installing EV chargers?: Yes — the separate EV Chargepoint and Infrastructure Grants for Landlords scheme allows up to 200 grants per financial year for residential lets, alongside the household scheme for renters and flat owners.
Is there a bigger grant in Scotland?: Possibly — additional top-up support may be available via Home Energy Scotland, but check directly with them for the current position rather than assuming a figure.

Sources & cited data

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters or Flat Owners — https://www.gov.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-household
Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses — https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses

Last checked 12 September 2026. This page tracks a scheme due to end 31 March 2027 with no extension announced — rules and eligibility can move. Confirm the current position with an OZEV-authorised installer before relying on any figure here.