Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) · International
This grant supports renters and flat owners with the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at their residential property.
Summary
Deadline
30 Mar 2027
Complexity
Low
Time to apply
2-8 hours
Updated
9 Jun 2026
This grant supports renters and flat owners with the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at their residential property.
Eligibility
Applicant types
Not specified
Business size
Individual, SME
Industries
Not applicable (individual applicants)
Match funding
Needs verification
Requirements
Individuals who rent a residential property or own and live in a flat Individual renters or flat owners in UK with dedicated off-street parking; must use OZEV-approved installer and not install until eligibility confirmed. To support uptake of EV chargepoints for people living in flats and rental accommodation
Eligible applicants
Individuals who rent a residential property or own and live in a flat
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
75% off cost to buy and install a socket, up to £500
Total fund available
Not specified
Funding intensity
Not specified
Payment type
Discount at point of sale
Eligible scope
To support uptake of EV chargepoints for people living in flats and rental accommodation
Eligible expenses
Not specified
Ineligible costs
- Installations required by law or planning conditions
- duplicate claims under previous schemes
Application and risks
Application platform
OZEV installer-led application process (moving to Find a Grant platform from April 2026)
Competitiveness
Open Funding (Subject to budget)
Decision timeline
Not specified
Assessment process
Eligibility checked before installation; installer claims grant after installation; OZEV pays installer
Application sections
Not specified
Application components
- Installer submits application
- applicant provides property, vehicle, and personal details
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
- Customer applies via Find a Grant; approved installer submits claim.
Consortium requirements
- Single household applicant; installer claims grant after approved installation.
Additional guidance
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Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- 30 Mar 2027
- Funding amount
- 75% off cost to buy and install a socket, up to £500
- Funding band
- Micro (<£50k)
- Funding type
- Capital grant
- Payment type
- Discount at point of sale
- Audience
- Mixed
- Industry
- Not applicable (individual applicants)
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Published
- 1 Apr 2022