Depot Charging Scheme

The Depot Charging Scheme supports uptake of zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots. The first application window runs from 25 March 2026 to 30 June 2026 (or earlier if funding is exhausted), and will fund 70% of chargepoint and civil costs, up to £1 million across all sites.

Opening date: 25 March 2026, 12:00pm (Midday)
Closing date: 30 June 2026, 12:00pm (Midday)

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Summary
Eligibility
Objectives
Dates
How to apply
Supporting information

Summary

The Depot Charging Scheme aims to support the uptake of zero emission HGVs, vans, and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots. Following a successful 2025/2026 Pilot, we are now launching a £170 million multi-year funding programme from April 2026 up to 2030.

£66 million will be available to bid for in two application windows opening this year, with £28 million (window 1) to be spent in 2026/27 and £38 million (window 2) to be spent in 2027/28.

The first application window for the multi-year scheme will open on 25 March 2026 with applications assessed on a first-come-first-served basis. The application window will close on 30 June 2026, or sooner if funding has been exhausted. Projects will have until 31 March 2027 to complete works. This application cycle for projects implemented in 2026/27 will cover 70% of chargepoint and civil costs incurred, up to a maximum of £1 million across all sites. There is no limit to the number of sites that can be applied for, but the scheme is limited to one application per organisation.

The next application window will open on 28 October 2026 and close on 29 January 2027 for projects starting from April 2027, to be delivered by 31 March 2028. Grant rates for this phase of the scheme have not yet been confirmed.

Grant funding rates will reduce over the lifetime of the programme as charging infrastructure becomes more affordable. Grant rates and future application windows will be confirmed in due course.

Support for the purchase of electric vans and HGVs is available through the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant.

Eligibility

Their fleet includes (or will include in future) at least one battery electric van, HGV or coach, and their application will quantify the impact of this on their EV charging needs.
They are registered and operate in the UK* and their organisation and vehicle fleet has been operating in the UK for at least 1 year at the time of application.
They own or lease one or more UK depot(s).
Funding must be used only within the UK.
A senior leader in their organisation has approved their proposal.
They consent to participate in ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities, including physical site audits/visits.
They consent not to apply for, or obtain, similar Government funding in respect of any part of the funded activities.
They consent to the primary users of the funded infrastructure being commercial vehicles.
If the infrastructure is shared with other fleet operators, the pricing model will be based on cost recovery for at least three years after the grant is awarded.
If successful, they will use the funding to install charging infrastructure for battery‑electric vans, HGVs and/or coaches at their depot(s) by 31 March 2027.

*This does not include the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey).

Additionally, they confirm agreement to the terms and conditions of the Grant Funding Agreement as part of their application, they note applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-served basis and they note expenditure will only be considered eligible if it is carried out after the Agreement has been signed.

Objectives

The Government is supporting the road freight and coach industry to decarbonise their fleets and journeys. By kickstarting the installation of charging infrastructure at depots and providing funding where costs are commercially unviable, the Government is supporting the roll out of zero emission commercial vehicles.

The Depot Charging Scheme will work hand in hand with the existing vehicle incentives for zero emission vans and HGVs. By part-funding both the vehicle and the infrastructure, the Government seeks to support operators in installing reliable charging infrastructure at their depots for any battery-electric vehicle purchased.

Dates

Wednesday 25 March 2026 – Launch of application window 1.

Tuesday 30 June 2026 – Closure of application window 1.

Wednesday 30 September 2026 – Our aim to conclude all award decisions.

Wednesday 31 March 2027 – Deadline for project works to conclude.

How to apply

Eligible applicants are invited to submit an application by selecting ‘Start new application’ on the Find a Grant platform.

Please note that only one application per organisation will be accepted.

You can begin your application and return to it at a later time through your 'Find and Apply for a Grant' account.

Supporting information

The below templates must be used in the submission of an application. Alternative templates will not be accepted.