EV Charger Grants in 2026: What's Still Available
The UK government has maintained EV charger grant funding into 2026 across three main schemes. Understanding which grants you qualify for — and ensuring you use an OZEV-authorised installer who can apply on your behalf — can reduce your installation cost by £350 to £14,000 depending on the type of installation. This guide covers every current scheme, eligibility criteria, and how to access the funding.
The EV Homecharge Scheme (OZEV): £350 for Home Chargers
The OZEV EV Homecharge Scheme provides a grant of £350 towards the cost of installing a home EV charger. The grant is available to homeowners and tenants with dedicated off-street parking (a driveway or private parking space). Key eligibility points:
- You must own or have a vehicle on a finance agreement in your name, or live with someone who does
- The vehicle must be a battery electric or plug-in hybrid with a battery of 2kWh or above
- The property must have dedicated off-street parking
- You must use an OZEV-authorised installer — the grant is applied directly by the installer and deducted from your invoice
- Only one grant per household address
The practical effect: if an installed charger costs £900, you pay £550 after the grant. ALPS Electrical is OZEV-authorised, meaning we process the grant on your behalf with no additional bureaucracy for you. Our EV charger installation service covers the full grant process.
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS): Up to £14,000
The Workplace Charging Scheme provides grants for businesses, charities and public sector organisations to install EV charger sockets. The scheme contributes 75% of the cost of purchase and installation up to a maximum of £350 per socket, across up to 40 sockets per applicant location. Maximum grant: £14,000 (40 sockets × £350). Eligibility criteria:
- UK-registered business, charity or public sector body
- Must be installing chargers at the organisation's premises (not for public use)
- An OZEV-authorised installer must carry out the work
- Applications are submitted through the OZEV portal before work commences
The WCS is particularly valuable for businesses with vehicle fleets or large numbers of employees who drive EVs. A 10-charger installation costing £12,000 may qualify for up to £3,500 in WCS grants, reducing the net cost to £8,500.
Local Authority and Regional Grants
Beyond national OZEV schemes, several local authorities and Combined Authorities run supplementary EV charger grant programmes. The Tees Valley Combined Authority has historically supported EV infrastructure investment. Check your local council website and OZEV's full list of local grant schemes for any additional funding available in your area. ALPS Electrical can advise on current local funding available in Teesside and the wider North East during your free installation consultation.
OZEV-Approved Charger Brands
To qualify for OZEV grants, the charger must be from the approved list. All major brands qualify, including Zappi, Ohme, Tesla Wall Connector, Easee, Wallbox, Andersen, Pod Point, Indra and others. The grant is not dependent on brand — it's applied based on the installation. Our Ohme Home Pro installation service is among the most popular OZEV grant applications we process.
Smart Charger Requirement
From July 2022, all home EV chargers must be "smart" chargers — capable of communicating with the grid and being controlled remotely to reduce demand during peak periods. All chargers we install meet this requirement. Smart charger functionality also enables Octopus Intelligent Go integration, which can reduce your overnight charging rate to below 2p/kWh on specially optimised slots — saving £300–£600 per year compared to unmanaged daytime charging.
How to Apply for the Grant
You don't apply yourself — your OZEV-authorised installer applies on your behalf. The process: contact us for a quote, confirm the installation details, we submit the OZEV application, receive confirmation, then carry out the installation. You pay the net price (after grant deduction) — the grant money goes directly to us as the installer. It's seamless from your perspective. Contact ALPS Electrical for a free EV charger installation quote — we handle all OZEV grant applications across Teesside and North Yorkshire.