Every EV grant available in the UK (2026)
The UK government offers several grants to help with the costs of going electric — from the charger on your wall to the car on your drive. Here's the complete list:
| Grant | Amount | Who For |
|---|---|---|
| Home Charger Grant | Up to £350 | Renters & flat owners |
| On-Street Parking Grant | Up to £350 | Any resident with only on-street parking |
| Electric Car Grant (Band 1) | Up to £3,750 | Anyone buying an eligible new EV |
| Electric Car Grant (Band 2) | Up to £1,500 | Anyone buying an eligible new EV |
| Landlord Charger Grant | Up to £30,000/property | Residential & commercial landlords |
| Workplace Charging Scheme | £350/socket (up to 40) | Businesses, charities, public sector |
| Schools Charging Grant | £2,500/socket (up to 40) | State-funded schools |
Home EV charger grant — who qualifies?
The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant (formerly the EVHS) provides up to £350 — or 75% of the installation cost, whichever is lower — towards installing a home charger.
You can apply if:
- You own and live in a flat (including shared ownership)
- You rent any residential property (house or flat)
- Your home has private off-street parking
- You own, lease, or have ordered an OZEV-approved EV
You cannot apply if:
- You own a house (not a flat) — this is a common misconception
- You're a lodger in someone else's home
- You're moving house or planning to move
- You've already claimed the grant (or its predecessors)
- You want to replace or move an existing charger
- Your home is a new build (chargers are required by law in new builds)
Important: If you own a house outright, you're not eligible for the home charger grant. But don't let that stop you — a 7kW charger costs £800–£1,200 installed, and at today's electricity prices you'll save around £1,000 per year versus petrol. The charger pays for itself within 12-18 months.
On-street parking? There's a grant for that too
If your only option is on-street parking, a newer grant covers cross-pavement charging solutions — cable gullies that run under the pavement from your home to the kerb. Same £350 amount, but you must only have on-street parking (no driveway or garage).
How much does a home EV charger cost?
| Charger Type | Speed | Cost (installed) | Full Charge Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (no install) | 2.3kW | Free (comes with car) | 12-24 hours |
| Basic 7kW charger | 7kW | £800–£1,000 | 4-8 hours |
| Smart 7kW charger | 7kW | £900–£1,200 | 4-8 hours |
| 22kW charger | 22kW | £1,200–£1,800 | 1-3 hours |
| Solar + charger combo | 7kW | £7,000–£10,000 | Free fuel for life |
Most homeowners choose a smart 7kW charger — it's fast enough to fully charge any EV overnight, and smart features let you schedule charging during off-peak hours (as low as 7p/kWh on tariffs like Octopus Go) or when your solar panels are generating.
Electric car purchase grant — up to £3,750 off
The Plug-in Car Grant gives an automatic discount when you buy an eligible new electric car. You don't apply — the dealer takes it off the price.
Band 1 — up to £3,750 off
- Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range
- Ford E-Tourneo Courier
- Ford Puma Gen-E
- MINI Countryman Electric
- Nissan LEAF
- Renault 4
- Renault 5 (52 kWh)
- Renault Alpine A290
Band 2 — up to £1,500 off
- Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.5
- Skoda Enyaq, Elroq
- Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric, Frontera Electric
- Hyundai KONA Electric
- Kia EV4
- Peugeot E-208, E-2008, E-308
- Renault 5 (40 kWh), Megane, Scenic
- Toyota C-HR+
- ...and 20+ more eligible models
EV charger grants for landlords — up to £30,000
This is the grant most people don't know about. Residential landlords can apply for a combined chargepoint and infrastructure grant worth up to £30,000 per property:
- £350 per chargepoint socket installed
- £500 per parking space prepared with supporting infrastructure for future installation
- Up to 200 grants per year for residential properties
- Up to 100 grants per year for commercial properties
Landlord opportunity: With the 2035 petrol and diesel ban approaching, EV chargers are becoming a must-have amenity for rental properties. Installing them now — with up to £30,000 in grants — adds genuine value to your portfolio while the government is still paying for it.
Workplace Charging Scheme
Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations can claim £350 per socket (75% of total cost, capped at £350) towards installing EV chargers at their premises — up to 40 sockets across all sites. State-funded schools get an even better deal: £2,500 per socket.
Deadline alert: The current Workplace Charging Scheme closes 31 March 2026. If your business is considering EV chargers, apply before the deadline — the scheme may be extended, but it's not guaranteed.
London pay-per-mile road pricing — what it means for EV drivers
London is currently consulting on replacing the Congestion Charge (£15/day), ULEZ, and road tax with a single pay-per-mile system. The key change: EVs would no longer be fully exempt from London driving charges.
Currently, EV drivers save up to £15 per day on the Congestion Charge alone — worth up to £3,900 per year for daily commuters. Under the proposed system, EVs would still pay less per mile than petrol or diesel vehicles, but the blanket exemption would end.
This makes it even more important to minimise your charging costs. Home charging at off-peak rates (7p/kWh) costs a fraction of public charging (60-80p/kWh). And if you pair a home charger with solar panels, you can charge for free during daylight hours — offsetting any new road pricing charges completely.
Solar panels + EV charger: the ultimate combo
Pairing solar panels with a home EV charger is one of the most powerful cost-saving combinations available to UK homeowners:
- Free fuel: A 4kW solar system generates enough electricity to drive ~8,000 miles per year for free
- Free electricity: Excess solar power runs your home, cutting bills by £800-£1,100/year
- 0% VAT: Solar panels and batteries are currently VAT-free
- SEG income: Export surplus electricity to the grid for 4-15p/kWh
Total annual savings with solar + EV charger: £1,500–£2,500 depending on your driving habits and electricity use. Combined payback period: 5-7 years.
Check for free solar first: If you receive qualifying benefits, the ECO4 scheme may cover solar panels completely free. Check your eligibility before paying out of pocket.