OZEV & WCS Guide

The EV Chargepoint Grant for landlords provides financial support for installing electric vehicle chargepoints at residential or commercial properties. Landlords can receive up to 75% of the total cost, capped at £350 per socket, for each OZEV-approved chargepoint installed.

Who Can Apply?

You may be eligible if you are:

• A landlord letting residential or commercial property
• A right to manage (RTM) company
• A company owning the freehold or common areas of a leased or rented property
• A property factor listed on the Property Factor Register
• A private registered provider of social housing (PRP)
• A public authority (e.g. local councils, NHS, armed forces, emergency services)
• A charity

Applicants must be registered with Companies House or be VAT registered with HMRC. Those not registered with either are not eligible.

Eligibility is also guided by definitions in the Local Government Act 2003, Section 33, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Schedule 1.

Before you apply for a grant

Before beginning your application, ensure you:

• Review the official grant rules and restrictions.
• Discuss requirements with OZEV-authorised installers
• Choose an OZEV-approved chargepoint model
• Identify any electrical supply upgrades and contact your DNO (Distribution Network Operator)
• Plan for chargepoint management, including energy supply, usage monitoring, and maintenance
• Consider accessibility for users with disabilities or mobility needs

How to Apply

The application process includes:

1. Register with the DVLA using the official EV chargepoint grant for landlords form.
2. Select an OZEV-approved installer and agree on the work to be carried out.
3. Once installation is complete, the installer will submit the grant application on your behalf.
4. If successful, OZEV will pay the grant amount directly to the installer, who will deduct the value from your invoice.

For full guidance, visit:

EV Chargepoint Grant for Landlords - GOV.UK

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The EV Chargepoint Grant replaces the previous Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) and provides a government-funded contribution to support home EV charger installations for people who rent or live in flats. It helps make home charging more accessible to drivers who do not live in detached homes or own driveways.

Who Can Apply?

This grant is open to:

• Homeowners living in flats
• Tenants living in flats or single-use rental properties

Applicants must:

• Own, lease, or have ordered a qualifying electric vehicle
• Have access to private, off-street parking
• Not already have claimed a grant for a second EV charger at the same property

What’s Covered?

The scheme covers 75% of the cost of purchasing and installing one OZEV-approved smart chargepoint, capped at £350 (including VAT) per installation.

Key Requirements and Changes from EVHS

The main updates from the former EVHS scheme include:

• The grant is only available to renters or flat owner-occupiers
• Customers are no longer eligible to claim for two chargepoints at the same property
• Installers must confirm property ownership or, for rentals, verify the name and address of the letting party as stated on the tenancy agreement

The same list of approved chargepoints and eligible vehicles used under the EVHS still applies to this grant.

How the Grant Process Works

• Customer selects an OZEV-approved installer and confirms eligibility
• Installer carries out the installation and applies for the grant on the customer’s behalf
• Customer is invoiced the total cost minus the grant amount
• Installer receives the grant funds from OZEV if the application is approved

OZEV aims to process valid claims from experienced installers within 30 working days.

Once the online application service becomes fully digital, all grant applications will be made through the central portal to avoid duplication.

Important Notes:

• The government may update or close the grant at any time and typically provides four weeks’ notice
• Claims submitted before a cut-off announcement will be honoured, provided they meet the eligibility criteria

For the most up-to-date information and full application instructions, visit: EV Chargepoint Grant - GOV.UK

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The EV Infrastructure Grant helps landlords, housing provides and ogranisations that manage multi-unit residential properties to install essential EV charging infrastructure in their car parks. This includes funding for both chargepoints and the foundational infrastructure that supports future installations.

The scheme is administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) on behalf of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

What the Grant Covers

This grant supports the upfront costs of installing cabling and infrastructure for multiple EV chargepoints, even if not all chargepoints are installed immediately. This allows landlords to future-proof their properties, ensuring they are ready to meet growing demand from tenants.

Please note: This grant is separate from the EV Chargepoint Grant for Landlords, which only covers the installation of individual chargepoints, not the infrastructure. Both grants can be used at the same property, but not for the same chargepoints.

How the Grant Works

To use the grant, follow these steps:

• Register with DVLA using the official EV Infrastructure Grant form.
• Choose an OZEV-approved installer and agree on the planned work.
• Once work is complete, the installer submits the grant claim on your behalf.
• The installer provides documentation including the final invoice, installation photos, and a car park layout diagram.
• DVLA reviews the application and notifies the installer of the result.
• If successful, OZEV pays the grant to the installer, and the discount is passed on to you.

Who Can Apply?

You may be eligible if you are a:

• Landlord renting or leasing residential property
• Right to manage (RTM) company
• Residents' management company (RMC)
• Company owning freehold or managing common areas
• Registered property factor
• Private registered provider of social housing (PRP)
• Housing association
• Charity or public authority

Applicants must manage a residential property in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland (excludes Channel Islands and Isle of Man).

Eligible Properties

Properties must:

• Be multi-unit residential sites, such as apartment blocks or estates
• Include a shared car park with at least five clearly marked parking spaces
• Support the installation of chargepoints or the infrastructure for future expansion

Important Considerations

1. The grant may be withdrawn or amended at any time. OZEV will aim to provide four weeks’ notice before any changes.
2. Claims submitted before a change will be honoured as long as all eligibility criteria are met.

For full guidance and application details, visit: EV Infrastructure Grant for Residential Car Parks - GOV.UK

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The UK government offers support to help small and medium-sized businesses install EV charging infrastructure at their workplaces. The scheme is administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) on behalf of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

This grant helps with both installing EV chargepoints and the supporting infrastructure, including wiring and groundwork, to prepare additional parking bays for future chargepoint installations.

Who Can Apply?

This grant is available to small and medium-sized businesses that:

• Are registered at Companies House or VAT registered with HMRC
• Have fewer than 250 employees
• Have received less than €200,000 (approx. £170,00) in public support in the past 3 financial years (de minimis state aid limit)

The business must own, lease or rent the site where the installation will take place and satisfy all OZEV eligibility requirements.

What the Grant Covers

The grant supports two aspects of installation:

• Infrastructure costs: Up to £500 per parking space that will be provisioned for a future or current chargepoint socket
• Chargepoint costs: Up to £350 per socket, in addition to the infrastructure allowance

Each application can claim up to £15,000 in total, based on a minimum of five parking spaces being provisioned for charging, with at least one operational chargepoint. Read on for more information here >>

How the Grant Works

Grant Rules and Restrictions

• A business can apply for up to five grants, each for a different site
• Chargepoints must be for staff or fleet use only (not visitors or public access)
• Each site must provision a minimum of five parking spaces, with at least one live charger
• Only one installer can be used per application
• Cross-subsidising costs across sites or inflating installation prices is not permitted. Violations may result in removal from the scheme

If additional chargepoints are required, businesses may also consider using the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) alongside this grant.

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