Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets
UK Government, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) · United Kingdom
This grant supports small and medium-sized businesses with the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and associated infrastructure for staff and fleet use. It covers installation work and supporting infrastructure needed to enable multiple chargepoints. (Find a Grant)
Summary
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Updated
16 Oct 2026
This grant supports small and medium-sized businesses with the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and associated infrastructure for staff and fleet use. It covers installation work and supporting infrastructure needed to enable multiple chargepoints. (Find a Grant)
Eligibility
Applicant types
See eligibility requirements
Industries
All sectors where SMEs have eligible staff or fleet parking requirements
Match funding
Businesses must cover eligible installation costs that are not covered by the grant contribution.
Eligible applicants
Small and medium-sized businesses with 249 employees or fewer, subject to the scheme's registration and eligibility requirements. (Find a Grant)
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Grant covered 75% of eligible installation and infrastructure costs, up to £15,000 per grant. Support included up to £350 per chargepoint socket and up to £500 per parking space enabled by supporting infrastructure. A maximum of five grants could be received across five different sites. (Find a Grant)
Total fund available
£5 million (Find a Grant)
Funding intensity
Grant covered 75% of eligible installation and infrastructure costs, up to £15,000 per grant. Support included up to £350 per chargepoint socket and up to £500 per parking space enabled by supporting infrastructure. A maximum of five grants could be received across five different sites. (Find a Grant)
Payment type
Not specified
Eligible expenses
- Installation and infrastructure costs associated with installing eligible EV chargepoints, including supporting electrical infrastructure.
Ineligible costs
Not specified
Application and risks
Application platform
OZEV Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grants online portal
Competitiveness
Not scored
Decision timeline
Grant claim is made after installation. The approved installer submits the claim to OZEV for review and payment.
Assessment process
Grant claim is made after installation. The approved installer submits the claim to OZEV for review and payment.
Application sections
Not specified
Application components
- Online application, installer details, property and parking details, company registration or VAT details and supporting information required under the scheme
Required documents
Not specified
Appendices
Not specified
Assessment criteria
- Eligibility, correct installation setup, eligible chargepoint and infrastructure costs, and compliance with scheme requirements
Decision risks
Applications may be rejected if eligibility or technical requirements are not met. Non-compliance identified through audits may result in withdrawal or recovery of grant funding.
Timeline and partners
Opening date
1 Apr 2022
Project duration
Not specified
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Additional guidance
Document research last revised 2026-08-14.
Intent to Apply Deadline
Not specified
Key Organisational Requirements
Applicants must be eligible SMEs and have suitable off-street parking for staff or fleet vehicles. The chargepoints must meet OZEV requirements and be installed by an approved installer. (GOV.UK)
Governance Requirements
Applicants must comply with OZEV scheme rules, applicable safety requirements and the relevant minimum technical specifications for commercial chargepoints. (GOV.UK)
Monitoring Requirements
OZEV may audit applications and supporting evidence. Installations may also be subject to compliance checks.
Doctoral Studentships
Not specified
Industry Leverage Expectation
Not specified
Environmental & EDI Requirements
Supports the transition to low-emission transport and wider UK sustainability and decarbonisation objectives.
important notes
This grant is closed. The official Find a Grant listing records a closing date of 31 March 2026. I could not find an official announcement confirming a replacement reopening date for this specific scheme. The Workplace Charging Scheme continues to provide support for eligible workplace chargepoints, but it is a separate scheme. (Find a Grant)
Application deadline in source document
Closed on 31 March 2026. The government listing records 31 March 2026 as the closing date. (Find a Grant)
Official source
Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Grant covered 75% of eligible installation and infrastructure costs, up to £15,000 per grant. Support included up to £350 per chargepoint socket and up to £500 per parking space enabled by supporting infrastructure. A maximum of five grants could be received across five different sites. (Find a Grant)
- Funding band
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Capital grant
- Payment type
- Not specified
- Audience
- See eligibility requirements
- Industry
- All sectors where SMEs have eligible staff or fleet parking requirements
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Published
- Not specified