Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

Government grant covering up to 75% of the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargepoints at your workplace. From April 2026, the grant rate increased to £500 per socket, up to a maximum of 40 sockets per business.

Funding Amount

£500 per socket (max 40 sockets = £20,000)

Deadline

31 March 2027

Eligibility Checklist

UK-registered business, charity, or public authority

Off-street parking available for staff/fleet

Businesses of all sizes eligible

Must use OZEV-accredited installer

Interested in EV charging

Required Documents

1
Companies House registration number
2
Proof of off-street parking (photos or site plan)
3
Quote from OZEV-accredited installer
4
Evidence of parking being used by staff/fleet

Step-by-Step Application Process

Get quotes from OZEV-approved WCS installers

Installer submits WCS application on your behalf

OZEV reviews and approves the application

Installer completes the chargepoint installation

Installer claims the grant post-installation

You pay the reduced amount (cost minus grant)

Key Conditions & Gotchas

!Must use an accredited WCS installer — non-approved installers void the grant
!Grant rate is £500/socket from April 2026 (was £350 before)
!Maximum of 40 sockets per applicant
!Cannot be stacked with other government EV charging grants at the same location

Grant Stacking

Cannot be combined with other government EV charging grants. Can be combined with Full Expensing capital allowance.

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official application portal or book a free consultation with our team.

Official Portal