Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking

Key facts

About this grant

Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):

The grant provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers with support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints at residential properties if they are also installing a cross-pavement charging solution (e.g. a cable channel).You can get 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, up to a maximum of £500.

You can apply for this grant if you:

• Have not already installed your chargepoint (as this grant cannot be backdated)
• Own or rent a residential property in which you live
• Will install a cross-pavement charging solution alongside the chargepoint (for you to be eligible for this grant the cross-pavement solution must not be a temporary solution, such as cable covers or mats which can be placed on top of a cable)
• Do not have private and exclusive access to off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or residential car park
• Have adequate on-street parking
• Have permission from your local highways authority for the installation of the cross-pavement charging solution. You must also declare in your application that you will obtain planning permission, if required
• Own or are responsible for an eligible vehicle

Your property must be located in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. If your property is in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, it is not eligible.

Eligibility

This grant provides support towards the costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints at residential properties when also installing a cross-pavement charging solution (e.g. a cable channel).  The cross-pavement solution must not be a temporary solution, such as cable covers or mats which can be placed on top of a cable.

Public authority permissions

The cross-pavement charging solution market is developing and a number of local authorities have been establishing or trialling policies for their area. However, not all local authorities and devolved administrations currently approve their installation. Where cross-pavement charging solutions are permitted you should contact your local highways and planning authorities to obtain permissions required.

Local Highways authority permission:

Installation of a cross-pavement charging solution will require your local highways authority’s consent. You must contact your local highways authority to apply for and agree the installation of your cross-pavement solution in line with their policies. You must not install cross-pavement solutions on the public road network yourself. Your grant application will need to evidence your local highways authority consent for installation of your cross-pavement solution.

Planning permission:

From 21 October 2026, new permitted development rights in England allow cross-pavement solutions and the associated charge points to be installed using permitted development rights when fitted installated together. Planning permission may still be required in certain situations (for example if you live in a conservation area or listed building). You can check withyour local planning authority.

You will need to declare in your grant application that you will obtain planning permission, if required.

Third party permissions

Outside of the permissions set out above, you must get all necessary third-party permissions, such as from a landlord, freeholder or managing agent of a flat, before you apply for the grant and install a chargepoint on the property.

There are some instances where private landowners control and manage the road and you may need to secure additional permissions in these instances.

Parking

The property must have access to on-street parking that is generally available outside or near your home, lawful and does not prejudice the safety and free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Your planning and highways authorities (or where applicable private landowners) will deter

Details are copied from the official source and can change. Check the official listing before you apply. Grant Writing Company is not affiliated with this funder.