Your Guide to UK Electric Vehicle grants in 2025

Thinking about switching to an electric vehicle (EV)?

Great choice! Not only are EVs better for the planet, but the UK government also offers a range of grants to make the transition easier on your wallet. Whether you’re buying your first EV or installing a charger at home or work, here’s a quick and easy guide to the grants available in 2025. 

• Help with Buying an Electric Vehicle 

New £650 million subsidy for purchasing an EV available, as of July 2025. Manufacturers can now apply to be a part of the EV grant scheme allowing UK drivers to get up to £3750 discount off their new EV. 

You don’t need to apply for anything just check with your local dealership that they have applied for the grant and start exploring what vehicles are on offer. 

• Grants for Installing a Home Charger

EV Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners. 

If you rent or own a flat (including shared ownership) and have off-street parking, you can get up to £350 off the cost of installing a home charger. 

EV Chargepoint Grant for On-Street Parking 

Live in a house with only on-street parking? You can still get up to £350 if you install a cross-pavement charging solution (like a cable gully). 

Please ensure you get permission from your local authority before you do this.  

• Grants for Businesses and Landlords 

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) 

Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations can get £350 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across their sites. 

Landlord Grants 

Landlords can claim: 

• £350 per socket 

• Up to 200 grants per year for residential properties 

• Up to 100 grants per year for commercial properties 

• Infrastructure grants of up to £30,000 per property 

EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets 

Small and medium-sized businesses (with fewer than 250 employees) can get up to £15,000 per site to install chargers and prepare for future installations. 

Depot Charging Scheme 

For fleet operators, this scheme covers 75% of installation and civil costs, up to £1 million across all sites. This is open to local authorities, as well as private sector fleets. 

• Grants for Education Establishments  

Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions 

State-funded schools and education institutions can apply for grants of up to £2,500 per chargepoint socket.   

You can apply for grants for up to 40 sockets across all your sites. 

• Local Authority Support 

New Government Investment 

A pioneering £25 million scheme for local authorities will expand access to cheaper at-home charging. This will provide access to cheaper household rates, allowing consumers to save up to £1,500 a year compared to running a petrol or diesel car, transforming how thousands of households without driveways power up their electric cars. 

On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) 

Local councils can apply for funding to install public chargers in residential areas. If you don’t have off-street parking, it’s worth checking your local charging network to see what is available.  

Final Tips 

• Always use an OZEV-approved (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) installer to qualify for grants. 

• Check your vehicle and charger are eligible before applying. 

• Some grants are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait too long!