OZEV Grant for EV Chargers: Who Qualifies in 2026?
Everything you need to know about the OZEV grant for home EV charger installation in 2026 — eligibility, amounts, and how to claim.
In This Article
- 1. What Is the OZEV EV Charger Grant?
- 2. EVHS: Who Qualifies for the Residential Grant?
- 3. The Workplace Charging Scheme: Grants for Businesses
- 4. Combining Grants with Solar and Battery for Maximum Savings
What Is the OZEV EV Charger Grant?
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) administers several grant schemes to support the uptake of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK. For residential properties, the most relevant scheme in 2026 is the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides grants towards the cost of installing a home EV charger. The EVHS is specifically designed for people living in rental accommodation or flats — homeowners in houses are no longer eligible for the domestic homecharge grant following changes made in April 2022.
However, OZEV grants remain available for a wide range of other scenarios. The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides grants for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations to install EV charge points at their premises. The EV Infrastructure Grant for Residential Car Parks supports landlords and housing associations installing charging infrastructure for flat residents. Understanding which grant applies to your specific situation is the first step to accessing this financial support.
EVHS: Who Qualifies for the Residential Grant?
The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme provides up to 75% off the cost of installing a charge point, up to a maximum of £350, for eligible applicants. To qualify in 2026, you must be a private tenant, social housing tenant, or owner-occupier of a flat (not a house). You must own or have ordered an eligible plug-in vehicle, and the charge point must be installed at an address where the vehicle is kept.
The grant is claimed by your installer directly from OZEV on your behalf, meaning you simply pay the reduced price at the point of purchase. Our NAPIT-registered team at ElectriFusion Solutions handles all EVHS paperwork as part of the EV charger installation process. We ensure your application is submitted correctly and the grant deducted from your invoice automatically, making the process completely seamless.
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The Workplace Charging Scheme: Grants for Businesses
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is an OZEV voucher scheme that provides support towards the upfront cost of purchasing and installing EV charge points. In 2026, the WCS covers up to 75% of the total cost, capped at £350 per socket (up to 40 sockets per application). This makes it one of the most generous available grants for businesses seeking to install EV charging infrastructure.
Eligible organisations include small, medium, and large businesses, charities, and public sector bodies. You must own or lease the property where the charge points will be installed, and the chargers must be installed by an OZEV-approved installer. ElectriFusion Solutions holds all necessary approvals to claim WCS grants on behalf of business clients. A 50kW commercial premises installing 10 dual-socket EV chargers could receive up to £7,000 in grant support, dramatically reducing the net cost of creating a charging fleet for staff and visitors. Contact us on 01302 203 755 for a free commercial EV charging survey.
Combining Grants with Solar and Battery for Maximum Savings
The best financial outcome for EV charging comes from combining OZEV grants with solar panel installation. A home with solar panels can charge an electric vehicle for effectively free during daylight hours using surplus generation. When combined with a smart EV charger with solar diverter functionality, the system automatically directs excess solar energy to your vehicle before exporting it to the grid.
Adding battery storage to this setup extends the window of free solar charging into the evening by storing surplus daytime generation for later use. Our solar, battery, and EV bundle starting from £9,499 brings all three technologies together in a single coordinated installation, saving you £750 compared to purchasing each service separately. Call our team on 01302 203 755 to find out which grants and incentives apply to your specific property and circumstances.
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