Quick answer: The EV chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners pays 75% of the cost of buying and installing a home charger socket, up to £500. You need your own private off-street parking and an eligible car. Apply through an OZEV-authorised installer, and do not have the charger fitted until OZEV confirms you are eligible. Funding is confirmed until 31 March 2027.
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) runs a small set of home charging grants. From 1 April 2026 they were extended for a final year, and the maximum grant rose from £350 to £500 per socket. This guide covers the one for people who rent or own a flat.
Who can apply
According to the GOV.UK guide and the scheme’s Find a grant page, you can apply if:
- you own and live in a flat, including flats bought through shared ownership, or
- you rent and live in any residential property, including a house
- your home has its own private, off-street parking space that is clearly defined, that you can use at all times and that you own or have a legal right to (it does not have to be part of the property)
- you own or use an eligible vehicle from the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles, or have one on order
The property must be in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are not eligible.
Who cannot apply
You cannot use this grant if:
- you own the house you live in (unless it has been converted into flats and you live in one of them)
- you rent from a landlord or homeowner who lives there too, for example as a lodger
- you are moving house or planning to
- you have already claimed this grant or its predecessors, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme or the Domestic Recharge Scheme
- the charger is being fitted because the law requires one, for example on a new build covered by building regulations
- you have already had the charger installed (the grant cannot be backdated)
If you own a house with a driveway, see what that means for you below.
How much you get
The grant covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing one charger socket, up to a maximum of £500. Residents can apply for one socket. Your installer deducts the grant from your bill and claims it from OZEV, so you pay the rest.
For a sense of what chargers cost to fit, see our guide to home EV charger installation costs.
What you need
The Find a grant page lists these documents.
If you rent:
- a signed and dated tenancy agreement
- a utility bill less than three months old showing your name and the address where the charger will go
- a quote from an OZEV-authorised installer
If you own your flat:
- a utility bill less than three months old showing your name and address
- a quote from an OZEV-authorised installer
If your car is on order: your order form.
You must also get any third-party permissions, such as from your landlord, freeholder or managing agent, before you apply. OZEV can ask to see them at any time. If you live in a listed building, the GOV.UK guide says you need written permission from your local authority too.
Step by step
- Check your car is on the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles, and that the charger you want is on the list of eligible chargepoint models.
- Get written permission from your landlord, freeholder or managing agent.
- Get a quote from an OZEV-authorised installer. Your installer will check whether your parking space allows a car to charge safely.
- Apply online using the “Start new application” button on the Find a grant page. Since 1 April 2026 applications go through a new platform.
- Wait for OZEV’s decision. OZEV estimated it would take up to 10 working days to assess applications on the new platform. You and your installer are told by email.
- Have the charger installed only after you have been told you are eligible.
- Your installer claims the grant and OZEV pays it to them.
OZEV may audit applications and installations, including a site visit.
Do not install before approval
This is the mistake that costs people the grant. OZEV says customers must not have their chargepoint installed until they receive notification that they are eligible. The grant cannot be paid for a charger that is already fitted.
The deadline
Funding for this grant is confirmed until 31 March 2027, and GOV.UK describes this as a final year for the home and workplace grants. The government also reserves the right to end or change the scheme. If it does, it says it will aim to give four weeks’ notice and will honour claims made before any public announcement, subject to the criteria.
Allow time for permissions, quotes, the application and installation. If you are thinking about it, starting well before March 2027 is sensible.
If you own a house with a driveway
There is no OZEV household grant for homeowners with a driveway. The GOV.UK guide says you cannot apply for this grant if you live in a house that you own. The other household grant, for homes with on-street parking, is only for people without private off-street parking.
Frequently asked questions
I rent a house with a driveway. Can I apply?
Yes, if you rent the whole property and your landlord does not live there. You will need your landlord’s written permission and your tenancy agreement.
Can my landlord apply instead?
There is a separate grant for landlords, which GOV.UK says offers up to £500 per socket for up to 200 sockets across their sites. It is also funded until 31 March 2027.
Does the grant cover the whole installation?
It covers 75% of the cost of buying and installing the socket, up to £500. Anything above that is yours to pay.
Who do I contact with questions?
GOV.UK lists the Government Grant Managed Service at ggms.flatsandrenters@cabinetoffice.gov.uk, or you can ask your installer.
Sources
- Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters or flat owners, GOV.UK
- Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners, Find a grant
- Changes to electric vehicle chargepoint grant schemes from 1 April 2026, OZEV, GOV.UK
- Electric vehicle chargepoint grants, OZEV, GOV.UK
Last checked: 19 October 2026
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