Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords

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Apply

Before you apply you must:

  • complete any necessary upgrades to the building’s electrical supply
  • arrange regular maintenance checks of the chargepoints
  • decide how the electricity and running costs will be paid
  • make sure the chargepoints are accessible
  • update your property’s risk assessment to include the chargepoints
  • be ready to act on the risk assessment and put in place and maintain appropriate fire safety measures

How to apply

  1. Contact an installer authorised by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). The installer will give you a quote and advice for installing the chargepoints and any infrastructure work.

  2. Agree with your installer what work will be carried out. Do this before you apply for a grant.

  3. Choose a chargepoint model. There are different approved chargepoint models for residential properties and commercial properties.

  4. Create a landlord account and apply for the grant online.

After you apply, OZEV will let your installer know they can start work.

Once they’ve finished, the installer claims the grant then takes the amount off your bill.

Create a landlord account

Create a landlord account to apply.

You will need:

  • an email address
  • a UK mobile phone to get a security code
  • a Companies House company registration number or a VAT registration number ​

If you’re a linked enterprise, you must apply using the company registration number of your controlling company.

Include in your application:

  • one address
  • one installer
  • your installer’s OZEV installer number
  • how many parking spaces the work covers if you’re applying for the electric vehicle infrastructure grant (EV infrastructure grant)

You must apply for residential and commercial properties separately.

You can apply for multiple sockets at the same address.

If you’re using more than one installer or applying for more than one address, submit a separate application for each one.

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If you need help

Call the OZEV EV chargepoint grant helpline for help using the online service.

OZEV EV chargepoint grant helpline
OZEV_IT_issues@dvla.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 123 1343
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Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), 9am to midday
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