The UK government has increased the EV charger grant from £350 to £500 for households
A change in regulations for UK households without driveways is set to make it simpler and more affordable for electric vehicle drivers to charge at home.
The government has revised EV charger rules for properties in England and introduced further incentives. The Labour government has already amended planning regulations for certain home and business EV chargers. Renters, flat owners, landlords, households with on-street parking and businesses are now able to claim greater financial assistance towards the cost of installing a charge point. The government has raised the grant from £350 to £500, which it says could cover nearly half the cost of a typical installation.
The increased grant is available until March 2027, which is anticipated to be the final year of the scheme. The changes have also simplified the installation of off-street EV charge points, with Labour lifting certain restrictions on where wall-mounted chargers can be positioned. The overhaul means more households with a driveway or private parking space should be able to fit a charger without becoming entangled in additional planning red tape, reports Birmingham Live.
Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister, Keir Mather said: "We're taking action to make EV ownership the affordable choice for everyone – not just those with driveways. Bigger grants mean families, flat owners, renters and small businesses can now install a charger for almost half the usual cost, with home charging costing as little as 2p a mile.
"Combined with our Electric Car Grant which has saved over 55,000 drivers thousands off the price of a new EV whilst boosting sales for carmakers, and record funding for our national public charging network, we're backing the EV revolution for drivers, businesses, and industry. " Mel Lane, chief executive of charging station firm Pod Point, commented: "Access to affordable EV charging is a crucial part of the transition, which is why we welcome the extension and boost to OZEV's charging grants for renters, landlords, flat owners, and businesses.
Those eligible should consider applying for the grants in their final year, future-proofing homes and businesses as the UK electrifies. "
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