Short answer: The on-street grant supports households without private off-street parking. GOV.UK's Find a Grant service currently lists up to £500, or 75% of eligible costs, for the chargepoint socket when paired with a permanent cross-pavement solution.
Who this grant is for
| Requirement | What to check |
|---|---|
| No driveway | You do not have private and exclusive off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or private residential car park. |
| On-street parking | You have adequate on-street parking near your property. |
| Cross-pavement solution | You will install a permanent cable channel or similar approved solution, not a temporary cable mat. |
| Permissions | You have local highways authority consent and any needed planning permission. |
| Vehicle | You own or are responsible for an eligible electric vehicle. |
Why permission matters
On-street charging involves public footway safety. Councils need to approve the cross-pavement charging solution before work starts, and some streets will not be suitable because of footway width, parking layout, utility constraints or local policy.
How to apply
- Confirm that you do not have private off-street parking.
- Speak to your council or highways authority about cross-pavement charging consent.
- Get a quote from an OZEV-approved installer.
- Apply before installing the chargepoint or cable channel.
- Install only once the right permissions and grant route are confirmed.
Costs to budget for
The grant helps with eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs. You may still need to budget for survey work, highways consent, extra cable runs, and the cross-pavement channel itself if those are not fully covered.
When this is not the right route
- You have a driveway, garage or private car park space.
- Your council will not permit a cross-pavement solution.
- You need to run a loose cable across the pavement using a temporary mat.
- You already installed the chargepoint before applying.
FAQs
Does the grant reserve a parking space outside my home?
No. The grant does not create a private on-street parking bay. You still need to park close enough to use the approved charging solution.
Can I use a cable cover?
No. The grant is aimed at permanent cross-pavement charging solutions, not temporary covers or mats.
What if I rent my home?
You may still be able to apply, but you will need the relevant property permissions as well as highways consent.
Check your route before you apply
If you are unsure whether this or the renters and flat owners route applies, use the checker first.
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