EV Charger Grant Hiked to £500: Act Now Before Funding Vanishes in 2027
The government has just announced a massive 40% increase to the EV chargepoint grant, bumping the discount from £350 straight up to £500. If you rent, own a flat, or lack a driveway, this is your final 12-month window to get the government to pay for half of your home charging setup.
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£500 EV Charger Grant: Key Takeaways
- Bigger Discount: From 1 April 2026, eligible households and landlords can claim £500 (up from £350) towards an EV charger installation.
- Strict Deadline: The Department for Transport confirmed this funding has been extended for one "final year" and will abruptly end in March 2027.
- Immediate Savings: Unlocking home charging means you can ditch expensive public networks and fuel your car for as little as 2p per mile.
What Actually Happened?
The Department for Transport has streamlined its grant system and significantly bumped up the cash on offer. Rather than a £350 discount, renters, flat owners, and residential landlords can now get £500 per installed charge point. Find out if you are eligible in our OZEV EV Charger Grant Guide.
This covers roughly half the cost of a standard home installation. Schools are also seeing a huge financial boost, now eligible for up to £2,000 per socket to support the transition to electric
What Does This Mean For Your Wallet?
This is a massive win for your bank balance. With the average EV charger installation costing around £1,000, this new £500 grant effectively halves your upfront investment. View our EV Charger Installation Cost Guide to see how much different the £500 EV charger grant will make to your purchase.
More importantly, getting a home charger installed gives you immediate access to cheap off-peak electricity. The government calculates that charging at home can cost just 2p per mile, saving the average driver up to £1,400 a year compared to running a petrol car.
Because your upfront cost is now £150 cheaper than before, your return on investment (ROI) for the charger is reduced to mere months. If you pair this with your own renewable generation, your fuel costs can literally drop to zero.
What Should You Do Now?
Do not wait for installer prices to drop. The government has explicitly stated this grant extension is for a “final year”, ending abruptly in March 2027.
You should get your quotes sorted today and book your installation so it goes ahead as soon as the new £500 rate goes live on 1 April 2026. Landlords should also take immediate action to upgrade their properties at a steep discount, making them far more attractive to high-quality tenants.
Ready to Save £500 on Your EV Charger?
The rules around government grants are incredibly strict, and you must use an Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) approved installer to claim your £500 discount.
The smartest move right now is to speak directly to a certified, local EV Charger professional who can handle the complex paperwork and get you booked in before the rush.
Author: Jamie
Jamie is the founder of Renewables Excellence and a leading voice in the UK domestic renewable energy sector.