OZEV grant
EV charger grant for renters: what you can claim.
If you rent your home and have private off-street parking, you can get 75% of EV charger installation costs paid, up to £500. Here is what you need to qualify and how to apply.
The OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant pays 75% of the cost of buying and fitting a home EV charger, up to a maximum of £500. It is open to renters and to people who own and live in a flat. If you own a house with a driveway, you cannot claim it: though there is a separate on-street parking grant for homeowners without off-street parking.
Your installer handles the application and deducts the grant from their invoice. You pay the remaining cost. The grant is available until March 2027, after which OZEV has indicated funding will end.
Who qualifies?
GOV.UK sets out the eligibility conditions. You can apply if all of the following apply:
- You rent your home, or you own and live in a flat (leasehold or shared ownership counts)
- Your home has its own private off-street parking space
- You own or use an eligible electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle
- The charger has not already been fitted: the grant cannot be backdated
- You have written permission from your landlord or freeholder
Owners of a house with off-street parking do not qualify for this grant. Leasehold flat owners do, as do people in shared-ownership properties where they occupy one of the flats.
The parking space must be private, clearly marked out, and available to you at all times. It does not have to be attached to the property. An allocated space in a shared car park can qualify, with written permission from the freeholder or management company.
What does the grant cover?
The grant covers 75% of the cost of a single chargepoint socket and its installation, up to a maximum of £500 per socket. If supply and fitting costs £900, the grant pays £500 and you pay £400.
The charger must be an OZEV-approved model. Your installer confirms which units are eligible before recommending one. All major brands, including Pod Point, Zappi, Ohme, and Hypervolt, have approved models on the OZEV list.
The grant does not cover a fuse board upgrade if one is needed. That cost is separate. See our guide on home EV charger costs for typical fuse board upgrade prices.
How to apply
The process runs in this order, as described on GOV.UK:
- Check your vehicle is on the OZEV approved list. You need to own, lease for at least six months, or have one on order. A company car used personally can also qualify.
- Get a dated quote from an OZEV-authorised installer. The quote must be in place before you apply.
- Gather your documents: written permission from your landlord or freeholder, a utility bill in your name at the address, and your tenancy agreement if you rent.
- Apply online at GOV.UK. OZEV processes applications and aims to respond within a few weeks. Do not book the installation until you have received approval.
- Your installer fits the charger after approval and claims the grant on your behalf, submitting photos of the installation and your parking space. OZEV pays the grant direct to the installer, who deducts it from your invoice.
Do not have the charger fitted before you receive approval. The grant cannot be claimed for a charger that is already installed.
What if you have no off-street parking?
There is a separate grant for homes with only on-street parking. It covers the same 75% up to £500, but requires a permanent cross-pavement solution (a cable channel or gully set into the pavement) that your local council has approved. Cable covers or mats laid on top of the pavement do not qualify.
See our full guide on EV charging without a driveway for how the on-street option works, including the new England planning rules that came into force in October 2026.
Scotland
The OZEV grant applies across the whole UK, including Scotland. Transport Scotland also runs a separate domestic charge point grant for people in rural and remote areas of Scotland, with an income threshold. It is administered by the Energy Saving Trust. Check their website for current eligibility conditions and amounts, as the figures are updated periodically.
Common questions
Can I claim the grant if my landlord already has a charger at the property?
No. The grant applies to a new installation at your address. A charger already fitted cannot be claimed for again.
Can my landlord refuse permission?
The grant requires written landlord permission. Landlords are not legally required to give it, but refusing a reasonable request to install a charger with no structural impact to the property is increasingly unusual. Some local authorities and housing associations have adopted charger-friendly policies.
What happens to the charger if I move?
In most cases chargers are left at the property when tenants move, subject to your tenancy agreement. You cannot claim the grant again at a future address if you have already used it, as it is a one-per-person entitlement.
Can I claim the grant more than once?
No. The grant can only be claimed once per person. If you have previously claimed it, or its predecessors (the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme or the Domestic Recharge Scheme), you cannot apply again.
Do I need to own the car to qualify?
No. You need to own, lease for at least six months, or have an eligible vehicle on order. A company car used for personal trips can also qualify.
When does the grant end?
OZEV has indicated funding runs until March 2027 and describes this as a final year. The government reserves the right to end or change the scheme. If you qualify and are considering a charger, applying sooner reduces the risk of the grant ending before your installation is approved.
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