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Grants & Policy.
UK EV chargepoint grants, government incentives, on-street charging schemes, and policy explainers for home and street charging.
EV Chargepoint Grant 2026: £500 Explained
OZEV raised the EV Chargepoint Grant from £350 to £500 per socket on 1 April 2026. Who qualifies, and how the installer-claimed flow actually works.
Electricity VAT Cut to 0%: What It Means for EV Charging
The UK cuts VAT on home electricity from 5% to 0% on 1 October 2026. What it means for EV charging costs - and the widening public-charging gap.
grants
Cross-Pavement Charging Grant: Who Qualifies for £500
The UK cross-pavement charging grant rose to £500 on 1 April 2026. Eligibility, what counts as a permitted gully, and what to do if your council refuses.
workplace charging scheme
Workplace Charging Scheme 2026: £500 Per Socket Guide
The UK Workplace Charging Scheme covers up to 75% of EV charger costs, capped at £500 per socket from April 2026. Eligibility, limits, and how to claim.
OZEV
Landlords EV Charger Grant UK: £500 Per Socket Guide
OZEV's landlord chargepoint grant pays £500 per socket, up to 200 sockets a year. Who qualifies, what's excluded, and how to apply via Find a Grant.
zev-mandate
UK ZEV Mandate 2026: What Changed and What It Means
The UK ZEV mandate sets 33% of new cars sold in 2026 as pure electric. Here's what changed in April 2025, the current fines, and what it means.
budget 2025
November 2025 Budget: What's Changed for EV Drivers
The November 2025 Budget cut £150 from electricity bills and unlocks cheaper off-peak EV charging from April 2026 - here's what changes.