Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking

This grant provides support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints at residential properties when also installing a cross-pavement charging solution (e.g. a cable channel).  The cross-pavement solution must not be a temporary solution, such as cable covers or mats which can be placed on top of a cable. 

Public authority permissions 

The cross-pavement charging solution market is developing and a number of local authorities have been establishing or trialling policies for their area. However, not all local authorities and devolved administrations currently approve their installation. Where cross-pavement charging solutions are permitted you should contact your local highways and planning authorities to obtain the permissions required.   

Local Highways authority permission:

Installation of a cross-pavement charging solution will require your local highways authority’s consent. You must contact your local highways authority to apply for and agree the installation of your cross-pavement solution in line with their policies. You must not install cross-pavement solutions on the public road network yourself. Your grant application will need to evidence your local highways authority consent for installation of your cross-pavement solution. 

Planning permission:

You must obtain any planning permissions required by your local planning authority for your chargepoint and cross-pavement solution. You will need to declare in your application for the grant that you will do so.   

The highways and planning authorities responsible for these permissions may be different departments within the same council or, in some areas, may sit within separate organisations. For example, in those areas of England where there are two tiers of local government, county councils are usually the local highways authority and district councils the planning authority. 

Third party permissions 

Outside of the permissions set out above, you must get all necessary third-party permissions, such as from a landlord, freeholder or managing agent of a flat, before you apply for the grant and install a chargepoint on the property. 

There are some instances where private landowners control and manage the road and you may need to secure additional permissions in these instances. 

Parking  

The property must have access to on-street parking that is generally available outside or near your home, lawful and does not prejudice the safety and free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Your planning and highways authorities (or where applicable private landowners) will determine whether a cross-pavement charging solution is suitable to serve your property. 

This grant does not confer ownership over, exclusive use of, or reserved access to any on-street parking space outside of or near to your home and cannot guarantee you a parking space. You therefore may not have constant access to the funded chargepoint. 

You will not be eligible for this grant if you have private and exclusive access to off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or residential car park.  

Vehicle Requirements 

This grant is only for people who have vehicles on the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles.   

You can apply for this grant if you: 

• Are the registered keeper of a new or second-hand eligible electric vehicle – the registered keeper is not necessarily the owner of a vehicle, but the person responsible for the car that pays for road tax and MOT. 

• Are assigned a company car. 

• Lease an eligible vehicle. 

• Are named by your employer as the primary user of an eligible electric vehicle. 

• Have ordered an eligible electric vehicle. 

Vehicle Leases 

If your vehicle lease is a bundle with a chargepoint, it must: 

• State that you own the chargepoint once payment is complete 

• Itemise the cost of the chargepoint and installation, including VAT 

• Ensure the chargepoint warranty meets the grant requirements 

• Ensure the associated vehicle lease is for at least 6 months 

You must show your installer proof that you own or lease your electric vehicle.   

Property Requirements 

This grant is for domestic properties only. You must own or rent the property and be a resident at the property. 

You will not be eligible for this grant if you have private and exclusive access to off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or residential car park 

The grant cannot be given if the installation of the chargepoint and / or infrastructure was a mandatory requirement. 

The property must be located in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. If your property is in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, it is not eligible.  

Grant eligible installers and chargepoints 

You must use an OZEV approved installer to complete the installation of the chargepoint: 

• Find a grant eligible chargepoint installer. 

Your chosen installer must ensure that they observe the safety requirements which can be found in the supporting documents. You must also ensure that they install an eligible chargepoint model: 

• Grant eligible residential chargepoints. 

People who cannot apply  

You cannot apply if you: 

• Have already installed the chargepoint, as this grant cannot be backdated.

• Have already claimed a grant for your residence under the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for renters or flat owners or its predecessors - the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) or the Domestic Recharge Scheme 

• Are moving house or planning on moving 

• Have a current chargepoint and want a new one, even if a new car is not compatible with the current one 

• Want to move an existing chargepoint to a new property 

• Have private and exclusive access to off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or residential car park 

• Will not be installing a cross-pavement charging solution alongside the chargepoint

The aim of the scheme is to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicle chargepoints for users with accessible on-street parking.

Funding is confirmed until 31 March 2025. The grant is open. The government reserves the right to end or change this grant scheme. If the grant ends or the grant amount changes, the government will: 

• Aim to provide 4 weeks’ notice. 

• Honour claims made before any public announcement, subject to the grant criteria.

How to apply

1. Where necessary, obtain any relevant permissions from third-parties for the installation of the chargepoint and cross-pavement solution (e.g. from a landlord, freeholder, or managing agent; or the owner of a private road). 

2. Contact an OZEV approved installer to get a quote for the chargepoint installation. 

3. Contact your local highways authority to obtain consent for the installation of the cross-pavement solution.  

4. Begin an application form using the 'Start new application' button at the top of the page. You may need to create an account for Find & Apply for a Grant if you do not have one already. You will need to provide evidence including local highways authority consent for installation of your cross-pavement solution and declare that you will obtain necessary planning permissions. 

5. If you are eligible for a grant, we will send you an email to notify you. It will include a Letter confirming the terms and conditions for payment of the grant, along with instructions on starting installation, and instructions for your installer on claiming the grant once your chargepoint is installed. 

6. When your cross-pavement solution and chargepoint have been installed, your installer will complete your claim via the claim form which can be found at grant guidance for installers. Your installer will submit details of your chargepoint, along with photographs of the cross-pavement charging solution and chargepoint installation and an invoice (or contract if applicable). 

7. If your claim is approved, the grant will be paid to your chargepoint installer. They will deduct the grant amount from your invoice or contract if you are paying a subscription service. Your invoice will show the total installation cost minus the grant amount. 

Audits  

In some cases, OZEV may choose to audit your installation to check it meets the grant requirements.  

Installer Guidance 

Please find our installer guidance here.

Support: 

If you have any questions about your application, you can: 

• Speak to your installer 

• Email into the mailbox at:  ggms_crosspavement@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 

Supporting Documents: 

• Safety requirements to be followed by your installer 

• 'Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grant guidance for installers'