The OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) chargepoint grant knocked £350 off home charger installs for years. Since the rules tightened, far fewer people qualify - but for those who do, it is still a third off a typical install. Here is the 2026 picture.
Who qualifies now
The homeowner-with-a-driveway grant ended in 2022. The current grants target people for whom charging is structurally harder:
| Group | Grant | Key conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Renters (any residential property you rent and own an EV for) | £350 or 75% of install cost, whichever is lower | Landlord permission; dedicated off-street parking at the property; OZEV-approved charger and installer |
| Flat owners (owner-occupiers of flats) | £350 or 75%, whichever is lower | Dedicated off-street parking; freeholder/managing-agent consent where needed |
| Landlords | £350 per chargepoint (residential rentals) and £500 per socket for staff/fleet (workplaces, up to 40 sockets) - workplace scheme | Separate landlord and workplace schemes; per-property caps apply |
| On-street / cross-pavement solutions (local authority schemes) | Varies by council | Delivered through councils, not individuals - lobby yours |
Grant amounts and eligibility from OZEV guidance, November 2026. Scotland's Energy Saving Trust previously offered additional funding on top; its domestic charger funding has been wound down, so treat any Scottish top-up as confirm-before-you-count-on-it.
The eligibility checklist
- You own, lease or have ordered a qualifying EV (or use one for work with employer confirmation).
- The property is in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, and you have dedicated off-street parking there.
- The charger is on the OZEV approved list and installed by an OZEV-approved installer.
- Installation happens within the grant's validity window after approval.
How claiming actually works
You never touch the money: the installer claims it and knocks it off your invoice.
- 1. Get a quote from an OZEV-approved installer and mention the grant upfront - they confirm eligibility.
- 2. Provide evidence: V5C or lease/order confirmation for the EV, tenancy agreement (renters), landlord consent (renters/leaseholders).
- 3. Installer submits the claim, installs, and invoices you the net amount.
- 4. OZEV audits a sample of claims, so keep the paperwork - especially the consent letters.
If you do not qualify
- 0% VAT still applies to domestic charger installs bundled with the unit - worth about £160-£200 on a typical install.
- Energy supplier deals. Octopus, OVO, EDF and British Gas periodically bundle discounted chargers with their EV tariffs - sometimes cheaper than the grant route.
- Salary sacrifice. If you get your EV through a work scheme, some providers include a charger install in the package at pre-tax rates.
- Pick a value charger. Our UK charger picks include solid options under £900 installed.
What to read next
- Charging an EV as a renter: every option
- Best UK home chargers 2026
- UK smart EV tariffs: where the real savings are
Sources: GOV.UK OZEV grant guidance and approved device/installer lists, checked November 2026.