What Electric Vehicle Grants Are Available?

Electric vehicles aren’t cheap to buy, and installing a home charging point is an added cost, leaving many motorists wondering whether any help is available to reduce the financial burden. This guide discusses all the grants available to UK drivers wanting to go green.

Electric vehicle grants in the UK

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) provides grants to help people and businesses buy an electric vehicle (EV) or install charging points.

The following grants are available:

• Electric Car Grant - available through dealerships and manufacturers who pass the discount to customers. Provides up to £3,750 off eligible vehicles under £37,000.

• Electric Vehicle Charge Point Grant - financial help for installing business and home charging points.

• Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) - helps businesses with the up-front costs of charging infrastructure.

You can find more information about EV grants on the government website.

Electric Car Grant (new in 2025)

In 2025, the government launched a new electric car grant providing up to £3,750 off eligible electric vehicles under £37,000. The scheme, worth £650 million, is in place until 2028.

How does the Electric Car Grant work?

The grants are determined by manufacturer sustainability standards.

• Band one - £3,750 for the most sustainably produced cars

• Band two - £1,500 for other eligible vehicles

You don't need to do anything to apply for a grant. The discount is automatically applied at the point of sale.

Who is eligible?

Manufacturers must:

• Meet minimum sustainability standards

• Hold verified Science-Based Targets for emissions reduction

Vehicle requirements:

• Pure electric vehicles with zero emissions

• Minimum 100-mile range and eight year battery warranty

• List price of £37,000 or less

How long will the Electric Vehicle Grant last?

The scheme is set to run until 2028/29. However, if the £650 million in funding runs out, it could close early.

How to get the Electric Vehicle Grant

You don't have to apply for the grant; it is automatically applied to eligible cars. Manufacturers apply to the Department for Transport for vehicle approval.

Which cars have been approved for the grant?

So far, six Citroen models have been approved: the e-C3, e-C3 Aircross, e-C4, e-C4 X, e-C5 Aircross and e-Berlingo.

Some car manufacturers have responded by offering pre-grant discounts, including Hyundai, Skoda, Smart, Suzuki, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Which cars could be eligible for the grant?

These electric models may be eligible but are yet to be approved.

• Fiat Grande Panda

• Fiat 500e

• Ford Puma Gen-E

• Hyundai Kona

• Jeep Avenger

• MINI Cooper Electric

• Nissan Leaf

• Peugeot e-2008

• Peugeot e-208

• Renault 5 E-Tech

• Renault 4 E-Tech

• Renault Megane E-Tech

• Skoda Elroq

• Suzuki e Vitara

• Vauxhall Astra Electric

• Vauxhall Corsa Electric

• Vauxhall Mokka Electric

• Volkswagen ID.3

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant (EVCG)

The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant, which helps with the cost of installing business and home charging points, is available until the end of March 2026. It's designed to encourage more people to switch to an electric vehicle - especially those who live in rented accommodation.

How it works for residential charging

There are three different residential grants.

• Residential landlords - Up to £350 per socket for existing property that the applicant owns or manages but doesn't live in.

• Residential car parks - Up to £30,000 off the cost of charging infrastructure in residential car parks.

• Flat owners and occupants of rented properties - Up to £350 for EV drivers who live in a flat or rent any residential property.

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

The WCS is a voucher-based scheme available to businesses and workplaces in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It provides a financial contribution towards the up-front costs of installing charging points.

It works by contributing 75% of the costs of EV charger purchase and installation. It is capped at £350 per charging point and can be used on up to 40 charge points across all sites. The WCS could save businesses up to £14,000 in total.

Who is eligible for WCS?

The applicant must be a registered business, public sector organisation or charity that meets the following criteria:

• Located in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland

• Has dedicated off street parking for staff

• Owns the business premises or has permission from the owner to install chargers

• Has a current or future need for installing EV chargers

• Uses an OZEC-approved installer

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding

The LEVI fund was set up to help local authorities in England deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. You must be a tier-one local authority or combined authority in England to be eligible.

How does LEVI work?

LEVI includes two key types of funding.

• Capital funding - Helps cover the cost of installing charge points.

• Capability funding - Helps local authorities develop the skills and resources needed to plan and implement these projects.

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