UK Government boosts EV charger grants to £500 from £350

26 February 2026

From 1 April 2026, the UK Government is increasing the amount of financial support available for electric vehicle charge points at home and at work. The grant will rise from £350 to up to £500 per socket.

This uplift forms part of ongoing action to make EV charging more affordable and accessible across the UK. Last week, we also saw announcements confirming that planning restrictions for home charger installations will be relaxed, further supporting the transition to electric.

The enhanced grants will be available until March 2027 and could cover almost half the cost of a typical charger installation for eligible households, businesses, landlords and organisations.

For fleets and workplace charging, this means employers can now access higher funding for charge points, helping to reduce upfront costs as more companies move to electrify their vehicles.

Why this matters for drivers and businesses

This change is part of a wider government push to remove barriers to EV adoption, from improving public charging networks to reducing upfront costs for vehicles and infrastructure.

One of the biggest challenges for drivers has been the cost and complexity of installing charging infrastructure, particularly for people living in flats, rented accommodation or homes without private driveways. The increased grant means lower installation costs for home chargers and should give drivers greater confidence that the investment is supported by government funding.

Home charging continues to make strong financial sense. Charging with domestic electricity is typically cheaper than relying solely on public networks, which helps keep running costs lower.

Clearer, more accessible charging grants

The Department for Transport has simplified EV charging support by reducing eight separate grant schemes to five, making it easier to understand what is available.

The updated grants now cover:

The charge point grant for renters and flat owners
The charge point grant for residential landlords
The charge point grant for households with on-street parking
The Workplace Charging Scheme
The schools grant, officially the Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions, which has been extended for another year and offers up to £2,000 per socket

Some existing infrastructure grants for landlords and fleets will close at the end of the financial year as planned. However, the Department for Transport has confirmed that overall funding for EV charge point support remains unchanged.

For businesses, increased funding through the Workplace Charging Scheme can help make workplace charging more affordable, whether installing units for fleet vehicles or providing charging for staff and visitors.

For organisations operating both petrol or diesel and electric vehicles, managing fuel and charging costs effectively is key. You can learn more about how we support businesses through our Fleet Fuel and Energy Management services.

Preparing for the change

Applications for the new grant levels open from 1 April 2026. If you are considering installing a charger for your home, business or fleet, it is worth planning ahead and checking eligibility criteria so you can take full advantage of the enhanced funding when it becomes available.