Electric Vehicle Chargepoint and Infrastructure Grants for Landlords

About this grant

Grants for landlords to install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Residential or commercial landlords
• Registered at Companies House or VAT registered with HMRC
• Property in UK (not Channel Islands or Isle of Man)
• Cannot be mandatory requirement
• Parking spaces must be off-street, private and clearly defined

What the funding covers

• EV Chargepoint grant: 75% off cost, up to £350 per socket (200 grants/year residential, 100/year commercial)
• EV Infrastructure grant: 75% off cost, up to £30K (£350 per socket, £500 per parking space)
• Residential landlord chargepoint grant increasing to £500 from 1 April 2026

How to apply

1. 1By applying for this grant, you confirm that you have reviewed and will comply with eligibility criteria and OZEV home and workplace grant terms and conditions.
2. 2Before applying, complete any necessary upgrades to the building’s electrical supply.
3. 3Arrange regular maintenance checks for the chargepoints.
4. 4Decide how electricity and running costs will be paid.
5. 5Ensure the chargepoints are accessible.
6. 6Update the property’s risk assessment to include chargepoints.
7. 7Contact an OZEV-authorised installer to obtain a quote for installation.
8. 8Start a new application by creating an account and submitting required details to OZEV.
9. 9Provide a quote for installation from an OZEV-authorised installer.
10. 10All documents must be in the name of the applying organisation or business and registered with Companies House or VAT registered.
11. 11If a freeholder of a multi-unit property, provide the land registry title showing ownership.
12. 12If a private landlord or charity, provide a current insurance policy showing property address and rental status.
13. 13If an RMC or RTM company, the applicant must be listed on Companies House.
14. 14RMC or RTM applicants must provide proof of position such as meeting minutes confirming appointment.
15. 15If a property management company, provide a letter of appointment or agreement with the landlord.
16. 16Property management companies must also provide relevant landlord evidence based on category.
17. 17Public sector landlords and registered social housing providers only need to provide an installer quote.
18. 18OZEV may audit applications and request additional information during the process.
19. 19If eligible, OZEV will notify both applicant and installer via email with terms, conditions, and next steps.
20. 20The installer will receive instructions and a link to claim the grant after installation.
21. 21After installation, the installer will submit the grant claim on behalf of the applicant.
22. 22The installer must provide chargepoint details, installation photos, and invoice showing total cost minus grant amount.
23. 23The installer must deduct the grant amount from the invoice before claiming.
24. 24If approved, OZEV will pay the grant directly to the installer.
25. 25An organisation is under common control if it is part of a group with shared ownership or control.
26. 26Examples of common control include having a parent company, holding company, or controlling person.
27. 27Groups under common control are eligible for up to 200 sockets per year collectively.
28. 28Common control is defined under the Subsidy Control Act 2022 Section 8.
29. 29OZEV may audit applications or installations before or after approval.
30. 30Applicants must comply with audit requests or risk cancellation of the grant.
31. 31Refer to the audit section in the grant terms and conditions for more details.

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