UK government increases EV charge point grants by 40%

The UK government has increased grants for electric vehicle (EV) charge point installations by more than 40%, raising the maximum available to renters, flat owners, landlords, and businesses from £350 to £500 per unit. The updated grants will take effect from 1 April 2026 and run until March 2027.

The Department for Transport said the increase will cover almost half the cost of a typical charge point installation. Schools will be eligible for grants of up to £2,000 per socket. The government has also reduced the number of grant schemes from eight to five to simplify access.

Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather said: “We’re taking action to make EV ownership the affordable choice for everyone—not just those with driveways. Bigger grants mean families, flat owners, renters and small businesses can now install a charger for almost half the usual cost, with home charging costing as little as 2p a mile.”

The announcement follows the introduction of the £2bn Electric Car Grant in 2025, which offers savings of up to £3,750 on new EVs. The government has also committed £600m to expand the public charging network, which currently comprises 88,500 charge points.

A separate £25m scheme launched last year supports the installation of cross-pavement cable channels for households without driveways.

Source: GOV.UK