What UK grants are available when buying an EV or an EV charger?

Although most of the grants to promote sales of EVs and EV charging point are no longer available, that doesn’t mean that they’re gone altogether. Here you can find out what grants and offers are available for both EV chargers and EVs themselves.

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• Is there a UK Government grant when buying a new electric car, van or motorbike?
• Is there a UK Government grant for an electric car charger at my home?
• Is there a UK Government grant for an electric car charger at my work?

Is there a UK Government grant when buying a new electric car, van or motorbike?

We’re afraid not. The old Plug-In Car Grant which contributed towards the purchase of a new EV finished in June 2022.

However, the equivalent Plug-In Van Grant is still going to incentivise businesses to switch their vans to electric. The amount of the PIVG depends on the size of the van, but small vans get a discount of up to £2500, while larger ones up to 4,250kg can get a discount of up to £5000.

The small van PIVG also applies to those vehicles that have been converted as wheelchair-accessible vehicles, again up to a maximum of £2500 although the list price of the vehicle must be less than £35,000.

Electric motorbikes are eligible for a discount of up to £500.

Is there a UK Government grant for an electric car charger at my home?

Yes, there is, but only in certain circumstances. The old Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) that provided grants for home EV chargers for home-owners finished on 31 March 2022.

The OZEV EVHS grant was originally created to incentivise homeowners to install EV charge points at home. The latest changes to the grant are intended to incentivise different groups of drivers to install charge points at their properties.

As of 1st April 2026, homeowners who live in flats or residents in rental properties will be eligible for the £500 grant. They’ll still have to meet the existing criteria, including having off-street parking and an eligible vehicle.

Landlords and housing associations will also be able to claim £500 off the installation of each charger they install at the properties they manage.

To qualify for the OZEV grant, drivers must:

• Have private off-street parking
• Live in a rented property or own a flat
• Own or lease an eligible vehicle
• Not have previously claimed the existing EVHS grant (or its predecessor, the Domestic Recharge Scheme)
• Use an approved Ozev installer

You can find a full list of qualifying criteria here.

How do I apply?

To apply for the OZEV Grant, you typically need to:

• Visit the OZEV Portal and set up a free account.
• Fill in your application – it’s just a few simple questions, and you’ll need to attach some documents.
• OZEV will check your application. If it’s approved, they’ll send you a code to add to your home survey.

If OZEV says you’re not eligible, don’t worry – we may still be able to go ahead with your installation. Just get in touch and let us know what they said.

We’re here to help every step of the way, so if you have any questions about the installation application (or if you’re not quite sure where to start), do just ask.