EV charger grants for landlords — up to £30,000 per property
The government's Electric Vehicle Chargepoint and Infrastructure Grant for Landlords is one of the most generous — and least-known — grants available. If you own rental property, you could receive up to £30,000 per property towards installing EV charging infrastructure.
What the grant covers
| Item | Grant Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chargepoint socket installed | Up to £350 per socket | Must be OZEV-approved charger |
| Parking space with infrastructure | Up to £500 per space | Cabling, ducting, earthing for future install |
| Maximum per property | Up to £30,000 | Combined sockets + infrastructure |
How many grants can you claim?
- Residential properties: Up to 200 grants per year
- Commercial properties: Up to 100 grants per year
That means a landlord with a portfolio of 20 residential properties could claim grants across all of them in a single year — potentially tens of thousands of pounds in total.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you are:
- A residential landlord (including social housing providers)
- A commercial landlord (offices, retail premises)
- A freeholder of a block of flats
- A management company responsible for parking
Property requirements
- The property must be in the UK
- Must have dedicated parking spaces
- Chargepoints must be installed by an OZEV-approved installer
- Chargepoints must meet minimum technical specifications
Why install EV chargers now?
1. The 2035 petrol ban is coming
No new petrol or diesel cars will be sold in the UK after 2035. EV chargers are becoming as essential as central heating — properties without them will lose appeal.
2. Tenant demand is rising
EV ownership is growing 30-40% year-on-year. Tenants are actively seeking properties with chargers. A recent survey found that 68% of EV drivers would choose a rental property with a charger over one without, even at higher rent.
3. Property value increase
Properties with EV chargers sell for 2-5% more than comparable properties without, according to multiple estate agent reports. For a £300,000 property, that's £6,000-£15,000 in added value — far more than the installation cost.
4. The grant won't last forever
Government grants tend to reduce over time as adoption increases. The home charger grant was originally £500 and has already been cut to £350. Installing now locks in the maximum available funding.
Landlord tip: The infrastructure grant (£500/space) is particularly valuable because it lets you prepare parking spaces for future charger installation at minimal cost. Cable up 10 spaces now, install chargers as demand grows.
How to apply
- Choose an OZEV-approved installer — they handle the grant paperwork
- Survey your properties — the installer assesses electrical capacity and parking
- Submit the application — your installer submits to OZEV on your behalf
- Installation — typically completed within 2-4 weeks of approval
- Grant deducted — the installer receives the grant directly, you pay the net cost
Costs after the grant
| Scenario | Total Cost | Grant | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 charger (flat) | £1,000 | £350 | £650 |
| 4 chargers (small block) | £5,000 | £1,400 | £3,600 |
| 10 chargers (large block) | £15,000 | £3,500 | £11,500 |
| 10 chargers + 20 spaces prepped | £25,000 | £13,500 | £11,500 |
The infrastructure grant makes the economics especially compelling — preparing a parking space costs roughly £800-£1,200, and the grant covers £500 of that. Scale this across a portfolio and the savings are enormous.