What the grant actually is
The EV Chargepoint Grant is a UK government subsidy administered by OZEV (the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles). It pays 75% of the cost of installing a home EV chargepoint, capped at £350 including VAT. You don't apply for it yourself — an OZEV-approved installer claims it on your behalf and the discount shows up directly on your quote.
Who still qualifies in 2026
Since April 2022, the grant is restricted to people who historically struggled to install chargers. You qualify if you are:
- The owner-occupier of a flat (leasehold or freehold)
- A private renter of any property type (house or flat)
- A landlord installing for a tenant
- A social housing tenant (with landlord permission)
You do not qualify if you own and live in a freehold house with a driveway. That covers the majority of UK homeowners — and is the most common reason quotes come back without the £350 discount.
What you need to prove
- A UK driving licence or V5C showing the property address
- A copy of your tenancy agreement (renters) or leasehold paperwork (flat owners)
- Evidence you own or have ordered an eligible EV or PHEV — the government maintains a list of qualifying vehicles
- For landlords: written confirmation the property will be let on a long-term tenancy
How the grant is applied to your quote
Approved installers handle everything. You'll typically see two prices on a quote:
- The gross install cost (e.g. £1,249)
- The grant-reduced price (e.g. £899)
You pay the lower number; the installer reclaims £350 from OZEV. If an installer asks you to pay in full and "claim it back yourself", they are not OZEV-approved — walk away.
What about the Workplace and Infrastructure grants?
Two related schemes exist for non-domestic settings: the Workplace Charging Scheme (up to £350 per socket, max 40 sockets per business) and the EV Infrastructure Grant for Landlords (covers the wiring needed to install multiple chargers at residential or commercial properties later). Both have their own application portals — your installer can point you at the right one.
Will the £350 amount change?
The grant has been extended through to at least March 2027 at the current rate. There has been industry lobbying to raise it back to the pre-2022 £500 level, but no Budget commitment has been made. Plan around the £350 figure.