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You can only apply for a grant if:
of a company, charity or public sector organisation, but it must be registered in the UK. The grant can only be used on existing properties. It cannot be used for buildings under construction.
The grant or grants you can apply for also depend on:
- whether you own or manage flats, houses, apartment blocks or business premises
- the property you own or manage is in the UK (it cannot be in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man)
- You can apply on behalf you’re a residential or commercial landlord
- the type of property you own or manage
Residential landlords
You or the organisation you represent are a residential landlord if you own or manage:
- a property that is let or leased for people to live in (for example a flat)
- a property that has multiple units in it where people live (for example a block of flats)
- the common or communal spaces of a property that has multiple units in it where people live (for example an apartment block or a housing estate)
When residential landlords can apply
You can apply for an electric vehicle chargepoint grant or infrastructure grant as a residential landlord if you’re:
- an individual with property to let
- a right to manage (RTM) company
- a residents’ management company (RMC)
- a company or person owning the freehold of a property
- a company owning a building’s common areas, including shareholders who are the leaseholders
- a property factor in Scotland
- a private registered provider of social housing (PRP)
- a public sector organisation - for example government departments, local councils, the armed forces or the NHS and emergency services
You cannot apply if:
- you live in the property
- you only rent your property out as a holiday rental
- you do not have a company registration number or a VAT registration number
- you’re installing a chargepoint for a new build or because of another mandatory requirement
Extra requirements for an EV infrastructure grant
If you’re applying for an EV infrastructure grant, you must:
- be using it for a property with multiple homes - for example an apartment block, or estate with buildings that share a car park
- be installing at least one chargepoint socket as part of the work
- carry out work on at least 5 parking spaces, so they either have chargepoint sockets or are ready to have them installed in the future
Eligibility
You can apply for this grant if all these apply:
- you live in a flat that you own (this includes flats bought through the shared ownership scheme), or you rent a residential property
- your home has its own private off-street parking space
- you own or use an eligible vehicle
You cannot apply if:
- you live in a house that you own (unless it’s converted into flats and you live in just one of the flats)
- ou rent accommodation where the landlord or homeowner lives - for example, if you’re a lodger in someone else’s home
- you’re moving house or planning on moving
- you’ve already claimed the grant (or its predecessors, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) and the Domestic Recharge Scheme)
- you want to replace a chargepoint, even if the existing one is incompatible with your new car
- you want to move an existing chargepoint to a new property
- there must by law be a chargepoint - for example, because your home is a new build
Your property
Your property must be in the UK. You cannot apply for this grant if you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
You can only apply for an existing residential property that you live in. You cannot apply for a property that’s unoccupied or is still being built.
You may need to provide supporting evidence when you apply, such as a rental agreement if you rent the property.
Your parking space
You must have a parking space that:
- is off-street, private and clearly defined - it does not have to be part of the property
- is accessible to you at all times
- you own or have the legal right to - you may need to provide Land Registry title deeds as evidence
You must have proof of all legal rights and permissions, such as from the freeholder of a block of flats.
Your installer will assess if your parking space allows an electric vehicle to charge safely.
Your vehicle
This grant is only for vehicles on the list of OZEV-approved electric vehicles.
You must provide evidence that you own or use an eligible vehicle. This can be:
- as a registered owner
- if you’ve leased one for at least 6 months
- if you’ve used one as a work vehicle for at least 6 months
- if you’ve currently got one on order
If you lease your vehicle
If your vehicle lease is a bundle with a chargepoint, it must:
- say that you own the chargepoint once payment is complete
- list the cost of the chargepoint and installation, including VAT
You must also:
- make sure the chargepoint warranty meets the grant requirements
- make sure the associated vehicle lease is for at least 6 months You must show your installer proof that you lease your electric vehicle.
