EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) · United Kingdom
This grant supports small and medium-sized businesses with the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and associated infrastructure for staff and fleet use. It covers installation work and future-ready infrastructure to enable multiple chargepoints.
Summary
Deadline
30 Mar 2026
Complexity
Medium
Time to apply
20-60 hours
Updated
9 Jun 2026
This grant supports small and medium-sized businesses with the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and associated infrastructure for staff and fleet use. It covers installation work and future-ready infrastructure to enable multiple chargepoints.
Eligibility
Applicant types
Business
Business size
Micro, SME, Large
Industries
All sectors (SMEs with fleet or staff parking infrastructure needs)
Match funding
Needs verification
Requirements
SMEs with fewer than 250 staff; chargepoints for staff/fleet use only (not public). Scheme closed 31 March 2026.
Eligible applicants
Small and medium-sized businesses (249 employees or fewer), registered at Companies House or VAT registered with HMRC
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Up to 75% of costs, max £15,000 per installation; up to £350/socket and £500/parking space with infrastructure
Total fund available
Not specified
Funding intensity
Not specified
Payment type
Reimbursement
Eligible expenses
Not specified
Ineligible costs
- Installations that are mandatory under building regulations or planning conditions
- public-use chargepoints
Application and risks
Application platform
OZEV Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grants online portal
Competitiveness
Closed / Not accepting applications
Decision timeline
Not specified
Assessment process
Grant claimed via installer after installation; OZEV reviews and approves claim
Application sections
Not specified
Application components
- Online application, installer details, property and parking details, company registration/VAT details
Required documents
Not specified
Appendices
Not specified
Assessment criteria
- Eligibility compliance, correct installation setup, and adherence to scheme requirements
Decision risks
Application rejection if requirements not met; audits may result in withdrawal if non-compliant
Timeline and partners
Opening date
31 Mar 2022
Project duration
Not specified
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
Not specified
Collaboration rules
- OZEV-approved installer submits claim on behalf of eligible business.
Consortium requirements
- Installer-led grant claim; single business applicant per installation.
Additional guidance
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Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Deadline
- 30 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Up to 75% of costs, max £15,000 per installation; up to £350/socket and £500/parking space with infrastructure
- Funding band
- Micro (<£50k)
- Funding type
- Capital grant
- Payment type
- Reimbursement
- Audience
- Business
- Industry
- All sectors (SMEs with fleet or staff parking infrastructure needs)
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Published
- 31 Mar 2022