OZEV EV Charger Grant for Renters & Flat Owners (2025–2026)

OZEV Electric Car Charger Grant for Renters and Flat Owners (2025)

This grant is designed to assist electric car drivers who are renters or own a flat with 75% off (up to £350.00) towards the costs associated with the purchase and installation of an EV Charger or Chargepoint.

Eligibility for this grant extends to those who either:

Own and live in a flat;
⁠Rent a house or flat

You must own an eligible EV electric vehicle and your home must have a private off-street parking space. For further details on eligibility criteria, please refer to the relevant section of OZEV guidance for Renters and Flat Owners

EV Chargepoint Grant for Flat Owners & Renters

(Ends: 31st March 2026)

OZEV Electric Car Charger Grant for Renters and Flat Owners (2025–2026)

If you live in a flat or rent a property and own an electric vehicle, you could receive up to £350 off the cost of buying and installing an EV chargepoint socket at your home. The EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners is funded by OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) and is available until 31st March 2026.

Who is this grant for? You may be eligible if you:

Own and live in a flat
Rent a flat or house (including shared ownership schemes)

This grant is specifically for individuals who do not own a house (i.e. standalone house owners are not eligible). It’s designed to support those living in shared or rented accommodation where off-street parking is available.

What does the grant cover?

75% off the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint socket
Up to £350 maximum per socket
Available for one grant per eligible vehicle per person

Note: The discount is applied directly to your invoice by your installer (like us), and we claim the funding on your behalf after installation.

Eligibility requirements
To apply for this EV grant, you must:

Vehicle:

Own, lease, or be assigned an OZEV-eligible electric vehicle
Be the registered keeper, primary user, or have proof of order
Lease must be at least 6 months
Check the full list of eligible vehicles on GOV.UK.

Property:

Must be a residential property in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
You must either own and live in a flat, or rent a home or flat
Your property must have a designated, private off-street parking space
You must be a resident at the property

If you're renting, you cannot live with the landlord (i.e. lodgers are excluded). If you live in a block of flats, you'll need written permission from the freeholder, landlord or managing agent.

Parking:

The parking space must be private, off-street, and suitable for installation
If it's a separate car park or garage, you must prove legal entitlement
Parking must allow safe EV charging and be accessible at all times

Not eligible if:

You already received a grant under this scheme (or its predecessor, EVHS)
You're moving home soon
You want to replace or relocate an existing charger
You own a house (this grant is only for flats and rented homes)

How to apply:

Contact an OZEV-approved installer like Herts EV Specialists Ltd to get a quote for the work.
If you accept the quote, you can ask us to start your claim.
We will send you an email with a link to an online form.
You use the form to provide details of your property and your vehicle to OZEV. The form checks that you are eligible for the grant.
If you are eligible for the grant, OZEV will let us know that we can start the work.
We must either complete the work within 90 days of your application being approved, or request an extension.
When your new EV Charger installation is complete, we will claim the grant on your behalf.
We will give details of your chargepoint to OZEV, along with photographs of the installation and invoice.
Once OZEV approves the application they will pay out the grant.

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Audits
OZEV occasionally audits completed installations. If selected, you’ll be contacted by an auditor for a quick site inspection. This is routine and nothing to worry about.

Need help?
If you’re unsure about your eligibility or need assistance getting started, just get in touch. We handle the entire application process for you.

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Grant End Date
This grant is available until 31st March 2026, subject to government review. OZEV may announce changes with 4 weeks’ notice, so early application is advised.

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