Workplace Charging Scheme

About this grant

Support towards costs of installing electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible places of work.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Own property or have landlord consent
• Parking for staff/fleet, not customer use (except public authorities, charities, small accommodation businesses)
• Up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant
• Cannot exceed £315,000 in minimal financial assistance over 3 financial years (except public authorities)
• Must use authorized installer

What the funding covers

• Up to 75% of total costs (including VAT)
• Capped at £350 per socket (£500 from 1 April 2026)
• Maximum 40 sockets across all sites

How to apply

1. 1Use the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) application form to apply for the grant.
2. 2If your application is successful, you will receive a voucher code by email within 5 working days.
3. 3You can provide the voucher code to any authorised commercial chargepoint installer.
4. 4The email will include your contact details.
5. 5The email will include the installation site or sites.
6. 6The email will include the voucher expiry date.
7. 7The email will include the number of sockets and sites covered by the voucher.
8. 8The voucher is valid for 180 days from the issue date.
9. 9Chargepoints must be installed within 180 days of the voucher issue date.
10. 10The installer will claim the grant after installation is complete.
11. 11The grant must be claimed within 180 days of the voucher issue date.
12. 12If your application is unsuccessful, you can appeal by emailing workplacechargingscheme@dvla.gov.uk.
13. 13Appeals are reviewed by a manager.
14. 14The decision after appeal is final.

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