What is this scheme?
An electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint grant can help towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle chargepoint socket at your property.You can get 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, up to a maximum of £350.
You can apply for this grant if you either:
- own and live in a flat
- rent any residential property (this includes properties under the shared ownership scheme)
You must own an eligible vehicle and your home must have its own private off-street parking space.
Read the section of this guidance on Eligibility for more information about who can apply.
Eligibility
Property Requirements
This grant is for domestic properties only. The property must be either:
- a flat (a single-unit property in a multi-unit building) - the applicant living in it may be the owner or renter of the flat
- a single unit property that is rented in its entirety, including multiple occupancy properties - where the applicant’s tenancy is defined by a rental agreement
Properties rented through the shared ownership scheme are eligible.
The grant cannot be given if the installation of the charge points and/or infrastructure was a mandatory requirement.
You must be a resident at the property.
For rental properties, you cannot live with the landlord/ homeowner.
Any necessary third-party permissions, such as from a landlord or freeholder or managing agent of a block of flats, must be obtained before an installation occurs. The property must be located in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. If your property is in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, it is not eligible.
Dedicated off-street parking
The property must have designated, private off-street parking. This may be co-located with the property or separate from it. Where the parking is separate, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a legal entitlement to the parking space. The parking must be suitable for a chargepoint installation (a survey before installation must be conducted by the installer). The parking must be able to permit an eligible vehicle to be charged safely. You must be able to access the parking space at all times.