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Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) · United Kingdom

This scheme provides grants for landlords to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and supporting infrastructure at residential and commercial properties. It includes two funding streams: EV chargepoint grants and EV infrastructure grants.

Summary

Deadline

31 Mar 2027

Complexity

Low

Time to apply

2-8 hours

Updated

9 Jun 2026

This scheme provides grants for landlords to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and supporting infrastructure at residential and commercial properties. It includes two funding streams: EV chargepoint grants and EV infrastructure grants.

Eligibility

Applicant types

Business, Public Sector

Business size

Individual, SME

Industries

Property management, real estate, housing, commercial leasing

Match funding

Required

Requirements

Residential landlords, commercial landlords (chargepoint grant only), property managers, RTM companies, RMCs, social housing providers, public sector organisations, and charities managing residential properties Residential landlords owning or managing property with dedicated parking for tenants; up to 200 sockets across sites from Apr 2026.

Eligible applicants

Residential landlords, commercial landlords (chargepoint grant only), property managers, RTM companies, RMCs, social housing providers, public sector organisations, and charities managing residential properties

Funding and scope

Benefit amount

75% off purchase and installation, up to £500 per socket

Total fund available

Not specified

Funding intensity

Not specified

Payment type

Discount at point of sale

Eligible expenses

Not specified

Ineligible costs

  • Installations required by building regulations or planning conditions
  • public-use chargepoints
  • duplicate funding

Application and risks

Application platform

OZEV online grant portal (transitioning to Find a Grant platform for residential grants from April 2026)

Competitiveness

Open Funding (Subject to budget)

Decision timeline

Not specified

Assessment process

Installer submits claim after installation; OZEV reviews and approves before payment

Application sections

Not specified

Application components

  • Online application, installer details, property details, parking details, company registration/VAT details

Required documents

Not specified

Appendices

Not specified

Assessment criteria

  • Eligibility compliance, correct installation setup, adherence to grant rules

Decision risks

Non-compliance may result in rejection or withdrawal following audit

Timeline and partners

Opening date

1 Apr 2022

Project duration

Not specified

Project start

Not specified

Project end

Not specified

Co-funders

Not specified

Collaboration rules

  • Not specified

Consortium requirements

  • Landlord applicant; installer-led grant claim per installation.

Additional guidance

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Quick facts

Status
Open
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Funding amount
75% off purchase and installation, up to £500 per socket
Funding band
Micro (<£50k)
Funding type
Capital grant
Payment type
Discount at point of sale
Audience
Business, Public Sector, Mixed
Industry
Property management, real estate, housing, commercial leasing
Last updated
9 Jun 2026
Published
1 Apr 2022

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