Government extends home EV charger grant to 2027

The Government has extended its home electric vehicle (EV) charger grant until 2027 and increased the maximum support available from £350 to £500.

Originally introduced in 2023, the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant was created to encourage EV adoption by reducing the cost of installing home charging equipment.

While the scheme initially applied only to homeowners with private driveways, it was later broadened to cover renters and those who require on‑street charging solutions.

The initiative has now been prolonged until March 2027, with the enhanced grant offering up to £500 toward installation costs.

This updated support is available to renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways, and businesses across the UK.

Where required and approved by local councils, the grant can also cover the installation of ‘cross‑pavement gullies’ to allow safe cable access for on‑street parking.

Decarbonisation minister Keir Mather said: "We're taking action to make EV ownership the affordable choice for everyone, not just those with driveways.

“Bigger grants mean families, flat owners, renters, and small businesses can now install a charger for almost half the usual cost, with home charging costing as little as 2p a mile.

“Combined with our Electric Car Grant, which has saved over 55,000 drivers thousands off the price of a new EV whilst boosting sales for car makers, and record funding for our national public charging network, we’re backing the EV revolution for drivers, businesses and industry.”

What is the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant?

The grant offers financial support to electric vehicle (EV) owners who need both a home chargepoint and a permanent cross‑pavement charging solution, such as an installed cable channel.

Its core aim is to expand access to EV charging for residents who rely on on‑street parking across the country.

It covers 75% of the purchase and installation costs up to a maximum of £500 and applies only to new installations.

Eligible applicants must live in the property, either as owners or renters, have suitable on‑street parking, and lack private off‑street parking like a driveway or garage.

They must also secure approval from their local authority for the pavement installation and confirm any required planning permissions.

All applicants must own or be responsible for an EV that appears on the list of Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) approved vehicles.

The scheme has been extended one final time, running until March 31^st 2027, with the maximum grant increasing to £500 for applications submitted from April 1^st 2026.