What is this scheme?
The UK EV Charge Point Grant for landlords is a scheme aimed at encouraging the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in residential properties. Launched as part of the government's efforts to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions, this grant provides financial assistance to landlords to help cover the costs associated with installing EV charging points in their rental properties.
The grant aims to address one of the key barriers to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles: the lack of accessible charging infrastructure, especially for those who do not own their homes. By incentivising landlords to install charging points, the government hopes to make EV ownership more convenient and attractive for tenants, thereby increasing the uptake of electric vehicles across the country.
Under the scheme, eligible landlords can receive a grant of up to 75% of the installation costs, capped at a certain amount per charging point. This financial support helps offset the initial investment required to install EV charging infrastructure, making it more feasible for landlords to integrate such amenities into their properties.
In addition to benefiting tenants who own electric vehicles, the installation of EV charging points can also enhance the appeal and value of rental properties. With the growing popularity of electric vehicles, having access to convenient charging facilities can be a significant selling point for prospective tenants, potentially leading to higher rental yields and increased property demand.
Summary
There are two grants you can get for installing charge points for electric vehicles at a property you own.
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point grant
An EV charge point grant gives you money off the cost of installing an electric vehicle charge point socket.
You can get 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, up to a maximum of £350 per socket. You can receive up to 200 grants a year for residential properties, and a further 100 for commercial properties.
Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure grant
An EV infrastructure grant gives you money off the cost of wider building and installation work that’s needed to install multiple charge point sockets. The work can be for sockets you want to install now and in the future. For example, an EV infrastructure grant can cover things like wiring and posts. You can get 75% off the cost of the work up to a maximum of £30,000. The amount depends on how many parking spaces the work covers.
You can get:
- up to £350 per charge point socket installed
- up to £500 per parking space enabled with supporting infrastructure
You can receive up to 30 grants each financial year for installing infrastructure in residential car parks.