Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
UK Government · United Kingdom
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides financial support to organisations for the purchase, installation, and infrastructure of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at workplaces. It aims to accelerate EV adoption by expanding workplace charging facilities.
Overview
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides financial support to organisations for the purchase, installation, and infrastructure of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at workplaces. It aims to accelerate EV adoption by expanding workplace charging facilities.
Grant details
Application Components: Online application form, business verification (Companies House, VAT, or equivalent), site details, installer details
Application Platform: Workplace Charging Scheme online application portal
Assessment Criteria: Eligibility compliance, appropriate site setup, and adherence to scheme rules
Decision Process: Voucher issued within 5 working days if approved; installer claims grant after installation
Decision Risks: Non-compliance may result in voucher withdrawal, grant rejection, or audit recovery
Environmental & EDI Requirements: Supports transition to low-emission transport and sustainable infrastructure
Funding Structure: Covers up to 75% of costs (including VAT), capped at £350 per socket (increasing to £500 from April 2026); maximum of 40 sockets per applicant across all sites
Governance Requirements: Compliance with subsidy control rules and regulatory standards including fire safety obligations
important notes: Voucher valid for 180 days; installer must claim grant; cannot claim the same chargepoint under multiple schemes; businesses may combine with EV infrastructure grant (with restrictions); public use allowed only under compliance with regulations
Ineligible Applicants: Organisations without valid business registration or eligible site conditions
Ineligible Costs: Installations required by regulation or planning conditions; customer-only parking locations; previously funded sites
Key Organisational Requirements: Must own or have permission for the site; must have off-road parking designated for staff/fleet use; must use authorised installers and eligible chargepoints; must comply with subsidy control rules (£315,000 MFA limit over 3 years)
Match Funding Requirement: Applicant must fund remaining costs beyond grant contribution
Monitoring Requirements: Installations may be audited; documentation and site access may be required
Project Start Date: After voucher approval and installation arrangement
Renewal Structure: Extended until 31 March 2027
Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Closing date
- 31 Mar 2027
- Funding amount
- Amount not specified
- Funding type
- Capital Grant
- Audience
- Business, Charity & Community, Public Sector
- Industry
- Sector Agnostic