Electric car charging on the driveway of a British terraced street at dusk

OZEV Grant Checker

The OZEV grant covers three UK government schemes: up to £500 off an EV chargepoint at home or at work, and up to £3,750 off the price of a new electric car. Three taps tell you which fits.

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What does the grant cover?

A charger at home A new electric car Chargers at work

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Is the OZEV Grant Still Open?

Yes. Chargepoint grants run to 31 March 2027, and the Electric Car Grant to 31 March 2030. Both the earlier Plug-in Car Grant and the scheme that paid for home chargepoints at houses have closed.

£500taken off a home or workplace chargepoint, covering 75% of the cost

£3,750off a new car that qualifies, in Band 1 (£1,500 in Band 2)

31 March 2027when the chargepoint grants end

The figures are from GOV.UK: see changes to chargepoint grants from 1 April 2026 and the Electric Car Grant.

See every grant and when it closes

Flats, Renters and Landlords: Chargepoint Grants

The EV chargepoint grant pays 75% of a home chargepoint's cost, up to £500, where the parking is yours:

  • A flat you own Yes, up to £500
  • A home you rent Yes, up to £500, with your landlord's agreement
  • On-street parking only Yes, with a council-approved cross-pavement channel
  • Homes you let Yes, up to £500 a socket

House you own with a private driveway? No grant. The Homecharge Scheme for those homes closed to new applicants in March 2022.

You apply to OZEV for eligibility; the installer fits the charger and claims the grant.

See who qualifies for the chargepoint grantAsk an OZEV-authorised installer for a quoteWork out what you pay after the grant

OZEV grant chargepoint on the wall beside a flat's own parking bay

EV Grant UK for Cars and Workplaces

  • Electric Car Grant

    A new electric car at or under £37,000 gets up to £3,750 off. The dealer takes the amount off the price, so you do not need to apply.

    The list holds 68 models: 20 in Band 1 and 48 in Band 2.

    See the eligible cars list

  • Workplace Charging Scheme

    Businesses, charities and public bodies get up to £500 a socket, and state-funded schools up to £2,000. Each organisation may claim 40 sockets.

    Read the workplace rules