The EV chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners
The OZEV grant pays 75% of the cost of a home chargepoint, up to £500. It is for people who rent, or who own and live in a flat. You need private off-street parking and an OZEV-authorised installer. The grant is open until 31 March 2027. Do not fit the charger before OZEV confirms you are eligible.
Who can get the grant
You can get the grant if you rent any home, or own and live in a flat. The full conditions are below.
- You live at the property, and it is in the UK, not the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
- You have private off-street parking that you have a legal right to use.
- You own an eligible battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, or you have one on order.
- You have not had a grant before under this scheme or the older home charge schemes.
- You have permission from your landlord, freeholder or managing agent, if you need it.
How much it pays
The grant pays 75% of the cost to buy and install the chargepoint, up to £500 for one socket. On 1 April 2026, OZEV raised the cap from £350 to £500.
The installer claims the grant and takes it off your invoice. You pay the rest.
Steps to apply
The installer must not fit the charger until OZEV confirms you are eligible. Follow these steps in order.
- Get written permission from your landlord or freeholder, if you need it.
- Find an OZEV-authorised installer and get a quote for an eligible chargepoint.
- Apply on GOV.UK. Renters need a signed tenancy agreement. Everyone needs a recent utility bill and the installer's quote.
- Wait for OZEV to confirm you are eligible. OZEV says this can take up to 10 working days.
- The installer fits the charger, then claims the grant with photos of the work.
What changed in 2026
On 1 April 2026, the grant cap rose to £500. Applications moved to a new platform on GOV.UK. Installers must now send four types of photo with each claim.
GOV.UK says the grant is open until 31 March 2027. The government can end or change a scheme with about 4 weeks' notice, so check GOV.UK before you rely on it.
Points for Cotswold homes
Many flats in Cotswold towns are in converted buildings or above shops. Parking may be in a shared yard. You need a space that you have a legal right to use, and permission from whoever owns it.
Older buildings may share a supply, or have a small main fuse. The installer will check this. The network operator may need to upgrade the supply before the charger goes in.
In a listed building or a conservation area, a wall-mounted charger may need consent. Check with your council planning team.
The rules the installer follows
A new charger circuit is notifiable under Part P. The installer self-certifies it if they are on a competent person scheme. You get an Electrical Installation Certificate and a Building Regulations compliance certificate.
The charger must meet the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021. It must be smart, and it must have default off-peak charging hours that you can change.
Do not fit a charger or run a cable yourself. Charger work involves a new circuit and outdoor earthing, so it needs a competent electrician.
When to call an electrician
Contact an OZEV-authorised installer once you have permission and before you apply. They survey the site and give you the quote you need for the application.
If you own a house, you cannot get this grant. You can still compare installers on our EV charger installation page.
What it costs
The cost depends on the cable run, the earthing and any consumer unit work. See our EV charger installation cost guide. If you also need a new board, see our consumer unit cost guide.
Questions
Can home owners in a house get the grant?
No. This grant is for renters of any home and for people who own and live in a flat.
Can I get the grant after the charger is fitted?
No. You must not install the chargepoint before OZEV confirms you are eligible.
Does any electrician count?
No. You must use an OZEV-authorised installer, and an eligible chargepoint.