EV Charging Grants UK: Funding for Landlords, Businesses & eligible Homes
The UK government currently offers a mix of EV charger funding routes, depending on who you are and what type of property you manage. The main schemes are the Workplace Charging Scheme, Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords, home-focused grants for eligible households, and a separate higher-value scheme for state-funded education institutions.
Whether you can get a grant for an electric vehicle charging installation depends on the site, parking arrangement and applicant type meeting the published eligibility criteria.
Who can get an EV charger grant?
The table below gives a simple view of the main EV charging grants and EV charging funding routes.
|
Grant scheme |
Who it covers |
Funding available |
Key requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Workplace Charging Scheme |
Businesses, charities, public sector organisations and small accommodation businesses |
Up to 75% of costs, capped at £350 per socket, with up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant. For installations completed from 1 April 2026, the cap increases to £500 per socket. |
Off-road parking linked to the site, ownership or landlord consent, suitable parking spaces, authorised installer and evidence the site qualifies under scheme rules. |
|
EV chargepoint grant for landlords |
Residential and commercial landlords |
Up to £350 per socket. Residential landlords can claim up to 200 grants each financial year. Commercial landlords can claim up to 100 grants each financial year. From 1 April 2026, the residential landlord cap increases to £500, while the commercial landlord grant closes on 31 March 2026. |
Property must meet grant conditions, installation must be eligible, and claims must follow the landlord-specific route. |
|
EV infrastructure grant for residential landlords |
Residential landlords preparing multiple spaces for future charging |
Up to £30,000 per property, including support per socket and per parking bay enabled for future chargepoints. |
Designed for associated infrastructure and future-ready parking. Scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. |
|
EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets |
Small and medium-sized businesses |
Up to £15,000 per property, including support for infrastructure and selected chargepoints. |
For SME sites preparing parking and power infrastructure for staff and fleet charging. Scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. |
|
EV chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners |
People who rent and live in a residential property, or own and live in a flat |
Up to £350 per socket. From 1 April 2026, the cap rises to £500. |
Applicant must meet household eligibility rules and usually have private off-street parking. |
|
EV chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking |
Eligible households without private off-street parking |
Up to £350 per socket. From 1 April 2026, the cap rises to £500. |
Applicant must own or rent the home, rely on on-street parking and use an eligible cross-pavement solution such as a charging gully. |
|
Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions |
State-funded schools and educational institutions |
Up to £2,500 per socket until 31 March 2026, reducing to £2,000 per socket from 1 April 2026, for up to 40 sockets. |
Separate education scheme with its own grant level and eligibility guidance. |
If you are looking into EV charging grants in West Sussex, Hampshire or Surrey, we can help you understand what funding may be available, whether your property is eligible, and what needs to happen next to get your charger installed safely and compliantly.
Why choose PM for EV charging grants?
- One contractor for funding, compliance and installation: EV charging rarely starts and ends with the charger. It can involve electrical testing, distribution upgrades, cabling routes, trenching, parking layouts, landlord permissions and ongoing maintenance. Paine Manwaring can look at the full picture from day one.
- Strong local coverage: PM serves customers across West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey, giving local homeowners, landlords and commercial organisations a regional partner that understands the properties, sectors and compliance expectations in the areas we work in every day.
- Built for landlords and managed properties: PM already supports clients with EICRs, gas safety certificates, emergency support, inspections and facilities management, making EV charging a natural extension of the wider service offering.
- Trusted by domestic and commercial clients: PM has long-standing testimonials from homeowners, schools, contractors and commercial partners, reinforcing the company’s reputation for quality, responsiveness and professionalism.
Clear next steps with PM
- Speak to us about your property or portfolio. Tell us whether you are a homeowner, landlord, school, healthcare provider, hotel, estate manager or business.
- We review likely grant eligibility. We will help you understand which EV charging grant, EV charging point grant or workplace EV charging grant may be relevant, and flag obvious issues such as parking layout, landlord consent or compliance gaps.
- We assess your electrical and property requirements. Where needed, we can coordinate electrical checks, EICR-linked remedials, cabling routes, infrastructure preparation and wider maintenance issues.
- We provide a clear proposal. You receive a straightforward recommendation covering installation scope, likely grant pathway and any linked works.
- We install and support your EV charging solution. After installation, we can remain your point of contact for servicing, reactive support and wider property maintenance.
Call us on 01903 237522 or contact the team online to discuss EV charger funding, EV charging grants for business, or a local review of your property or portfolio in West Sussex, Hampshire or Surrey.
EV Charging Grants Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a government grant for an EV charger?
Yes, but eligibility depends on who you are and what type of property you have. Current grants exist for renters, flat owners, some households with on-street parking, landlords, businesses, public sector bodies and education institutions.
Are EV grants still available?
Yes. Several charger grants remain live, although some landlord and SME infrastructure schemes close on 31 March 2026 while other schemes continue to 31 March 2027.
Which EVs qualify for the £3,750 grant?
This question relates to the separate Electric Car Grant rather than EV charging grants. It should be handled separately from charger installation funding on this page.
Can you get free EV charging in the UK?
Sometimes, but usually only in limited circumstances such as promotional offers, workplace charging provided by an employer, or destination charging included as part of a service offer. Government grants reduce installation costs; they do not usually make charging electricity free.
Can I get a grant for an EV charger at home?
Possibly, if you rent, own and live in a flat, or only have on-street parking and are installing an eligible cross-pavement solution. Many standard owner-occupied homes with private off-road parking do not currently fit the main home grant routes.
What is the workplace EV charging grant?
The Workplace Charging Scheme supports eligible organisations with up to 75% of the cost of buying and installing chargepoints, subject to the current per-socket caps and the published eligibility rules.
Ready to explore EV Charging Grants?
If you’re considering installing an EV chargepoint and want to confirm your eligibility for an EV charging grant, speak to our Renewable Energy team today.
Ready to take the next step toward energy efficiency? Contact Paine Manwaring today for a consultation or request a quote for EV charging station or heat pump installation. Our team is here to provide expert guidance and high-quality solutions tailored to your needs.
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