Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) · United Kingdom
This scheme provides grants for landlords to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and supporting infrastructure at residential and commercial properties. It includes two funding streams: EV chargepoint grants and EV infrastructure grants.
Summary
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Complexity
Low
Time to apply
2-8 hours
Updated
9 Jun 2026
This scheme provides grants for landlords to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and supporting infrastructure at residential and commercial properties. It includes two funding streams: EV chargepoint grants and EV infrastructure grants.
Eligibility
Applicant types
Business, Public Sector
Business size
Individual, SME
Industries
Property management, real estate, housing, commercial leasing
Match funding
Required
Requirements
Residential landlords, commercial landlords (chargepoint grant only), property managers, RTM companies, RMCs, social housing providers, public sector organisations, and charities managing residential properties Residential landlords owning or managing property with dedicated parking for tenants; up to 200 sockets across sites from Apr 2026.
Eligible applicants
Residential landlords, commercial landlords (chargepoint grant only), property managers, RTM companies, RMCs, social housing providers, public sector organisations, and charities managing residential properties
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
75% off purchase and installation, up to £500 per socket
Total fund available
Not specified
Funding intensity
Not specified
Payment type
Discount at point of sale
Eligible expenses
Not specified
Ineligible costs
- Installations required by building regulations or planning conditions
- public-use chargepoints
- duplicate funding
Application and risks
Application platform
OZEV online grant portal (transitioning to Find a Grant platform for residential grants from April 2026)
Competitiveness
Open Funding (Subject to budget)
Decision timeline
Not specified
Assessment process
Installer submits claim after installation; OZEV reviews and approves before payment
Application sections
Not specified
Application components
- Online application, installer details, property details, parking details, company registration/VAT details
Required documents
Not specified
Appendices
Not specified
Assessment criteria
- Eligibility compliance, correct installation setup, adherence to grant rules
Decision risks
Non-compliance may result in rejection or withdrawal following audit
Timeline and partners
Opening date
1 Apr 2022
Project duration
Not specified
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
Not specified
Collaboration rules
- Not specified
Consortium requirements
- Landlord applicant; installer-led grant claim per installation.
Additional guidance
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Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2027
- Funding amount
- 75% off purchase and installation, up to £500 per socket
- Funding band
- Micro (<£50k)
- Funding type
- Capital grant
- Payment type
- Discount at point of sale
- Audience
- Business, Public Sector, Mixed
- Industry
- Property management, real estate, housing, commercial leasing
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Published
- 1 Apr 2022