2026 UK EV Charging Grants Guide: OZEV

Apr 12,2026 Blog

Published on: April 12, 2026 Update on:October 20, 2026

In 2026, the UK government updated several OZEV grant schemes and EV charging regulations.

2026 OZEV Grant – UK EV Charging Grants

OZEV Home and Workplace Grants

From 1 April 2026, the UK Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) increased the maximum Workplace Charging Scheme grant from £350 to £500 per charging socket. Several residential and workplace charging grants have also been extended until 31 March 2027.（The amount awarded is normally limited to 75% of the eligible purchase and installation costs, subject to the maximum allowance for each scheme.）

Grant Category	New Maximum Rate (from 1 April 2026)	Limits
Workplace Charging Scheme	Up to £500 per socket	Up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant
Households with On-Street Parking	Up to £500 per socket	One grant per eligible household
Tenants & Flat Owners	Up to £500 per socket	One grant per eligible applicant
Residential Landlords	Up to £500 per socket	Up to 200 sockets per year per applicant or group
State-Funded Education Institutions	Up to £2,000 per socket	Up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant

Three previous OZEV schemes—the Staff and Fleets Grant, Commercial Landlord Chargepoint Grant and Residential Landlord Infrastructure Grant—closed to new applications on 31 March 2026.

OZEV Depot Charging Scheme (Expected to Open on 28 October 2026)

The Depot Charging Scheme supports UK fleet operators installing charging infrastructure for battery-electric vans, heavy goods vehicles and coaches.

The second application window is expected to:

Open on 28 October 2026;
Close on 29 January 2027;
Provide a total funding budget of £38 million;
Support projects beginning from April 2027;
Require funded projects to be completed by 31 March 2028.

Eligible applicants must operate in the UK, own or lease at least one UK depot and operate—or plan to operate—at least one battery-electric van, HGV or coach. The charging infrastructure must primarily serve commercial vehicles.

The government has not yet confirmed the grant rate or maximum award for the second window. Applicants should therefore not assume that the first window’s 70% funding rate and £1 million maximum award will apply.

For fleet operators, early preparation should include charger selection, grid-capacity assessment, civil-work estimates, site layout, expected vehicle duty cycles and a phased deployment plan.

Official information: UK Depot Charging Scheme

Something You Need To Know

Grants generally apply to chargepoints that have not yet been installed. For the Workplace Charging Scheme, installations completed on or after 1 April 2026 are eligible for up to £500 per socket, regardless of when the application was submitted.
The grant normally covers up to 75% of the cost of purchasing and installing the charge point. Please retain all invoices for expenses incurred.
Application processes vary by sector. If you have any queries regarding the grant, consult the OZEV-authorised installer assisting with your setup.

At The End

The 2026 changes provide additional funding opportunities and simplify the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in England. Businesses, fleet operators and commercial property owners can explore XYDF’s AC and DC EV chargers or contact our sales team to discuss project requirements.

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