What is the most important live EV grant date?

31 March 2027: the Workplace Charging Scheme is currently funded only to that date with no confirmed successor. The per-socket contribution rose from up to £350 to up to £500 on 1 April 2026.

What's the live grant position right now?

The Workplace Charging Scheme has been at up to £500/socket since 1 April 2026 (capped at 75% of cost, max 40 sockets per applicant) and runs to 31 March 2027. The Depot Charging Scheme launched in 2026 and is open — first application window 25 March – 30 June 2026.

What's the most consequential 2026 grant change?

The launch of the Depot Charging Scheme on 25 March 2026 — it funds 70% of chargepoint and civil costs at fleet depots, up to £1m per organisation. For depot operators, this is a bigger deal than the WCS uplift.

UK EV Charging Grant Deadlines & Rate Changes (2026–2027)

Last reviewed 2026-08-31 · independent guidance

Why this page exists

Grant rates and end-dates move, and missing a change can cost a fleet project thousands. This tracks the live position.

Current position

Scheme	Status / key dates
Workplace Charging Scheme	OPEN. Up to £500/socket since 1 Apr 2026 (previously £350). ≤75% of cost, max 40 sockets per applicant. Scheme ends 31 Mar 2027.
Depot Charging Scheme (new, 2026)	OPEN. First application window 25 Mar – 30 Jun 2026 (currently open). Funds 70% of chargepoint + civil costs (trenching, cabling, electrical upgrades) up to £1m per organisation. Works to be completed by 31 Mar 2027.
EV Infrastructure Grant (Staff & Fleets)	CLOSED to new applications on 31 Mar 2026. Claim deadline for existing vouchers was 26 May 2026. Replaced by the Depot Charging Scheme for fleet sites.
Chargepoint grant — flats/landlords	Open; separate scheme, relevant if your fleet includes employee home charging.

Maintained for general guidance — not financial or legal advice. Always confirm current rates on GOV.UK and with your OZEV-authorised installer before you commit.

What to do about it

If a project is viable at today's rates, the deadlines are a reason to move. Estimate cost + grant → then shortlist installers →

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important live EV grant date?: 31 March 2027: the Workplace Charging Scheme is currently funded only to that date with no confirmed successor. The per-socket contribution rose from up to £350 to up to £500 on 1 April 2026.
What's the live grant position right now?: The Workplace Charging Scheme has been at up to £500/socket since 1 April 2026 (capped at 75% of cost, max 40 sockets per applicant) and runs to 31 March 2027. The Depot Charging Scheme launched in 2026 and is open — first application window 25 March – 30 June 2026.
What's the most consequential 2026 grant change?: The launch of the Depot Charging Scheme on 25 March 2026 — it funds 70% of chargepoint and civil costs at fleet depots, up to £1m per organisation. For depot operators, this is a bigger deal than the WCS uplift.

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UK EV Charging Grant Deadlines & Rate Changes (2026–2027)

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