EV Charger Grants UK (2026 Update)
Government support for EV chargers is still available in the UK — but it’s now more targeted, and the rules have changed significantly for 2026.
🔋 What’s changed in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, the UK government increased most EV charger grants:
- Grants have increased from £350 → £500 per socket
- Most schemes are now extended until 31 March 2027
- Some infrastructure grants have closed or are closing
🏠 Home EV Charger Grants (2026)
Who can get a home charger grant?
You may be eligible if you:
- Rent your home OR own a flat
- Have dedicated parking (or approved on-street solution like a cable gully)
- Own or lease an electric vehicle
💡 Important:
Detached/semi homeowners with driveways generally do NOT qualify anymore.
What you get
- Up to £500 towards installation (75% of cost capped)
- Typically applies to 1 socket per household
Special case: On-street parking
If you don’t have a driveway:
- You can still claim the grant with a cross-pavement solution
- This scheme has also been extended to 2027
🏢 Landlord EV Charger Grants (2026)
What’s available
Landlords can still claim:
- Up to £500 per socket (from April 2026)
- Up to:
- 200 residential chargepoints per year
What’s changed
⚠️ Major shift in 2026:
- Infrastructure grants (up to £30,000) → ENDED (March 2026)
- Commercial landlord grants → ENDED (March 2026)
👉 This is a big deal:
- Installations may now require more upfront electrical work costs
- System design matters more than ever (this is where your positioning fits nicely)
🏢 Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
Still one of the strongest grants available.
What businesses get
- Up to £500 per socket (was £350)
- Up to 40 sockets per business
Who qualifies
- Businesses
- Charities
- Public sector organisations
Timeline
- Confirmed running until March 2027
🚫 Grants That Have Closed (or Are Closing)
As of 2026:
- ❌ EV infrastructure grant for SMEs (staff/fleets) → Closed March 2026
- ❌ Landlord infrastructure grants → Closed March 2026
- ❌ Commercial landlord chargepoint grants → Closed March 2026
👉 The direction is clear:
Government is shifting from infrastructure-heavy funding → simpler per-socket support
🧠 Expert Insight
The 2026 changes actually reinforce a key point most installers miss:
The grant now covers less of the total system cost, not more.
Yes — the headline number increased to £500.
But:
- Infrastructure support has been removed
- Install complexity now matters more
- Poor charger choice = higher install costs
👉 This is exactly where premium, integrated systems (like Simpson & Partners) win:
- Fewer add-ons required
- Cleaner installs
- Lower total install cost despite higher unit price
✅ Quick Summary (2026)
- Grants increased to £500 per socket
- Available for:
- Renters / flat owners
- Landlords
- Businesses
- Most schemes extended to March 2027
- Infrastructure funding largely removed