How to Claim £14,000 for EV Chargers – A 2-Minute Explainer for UK Businesses

Swift Charging
Apr 15
2 min read

🚗 1. OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

This grant supports businesses, charities, and public sector organisations looking to install EV chargepoints at their sites.

✅ Covers up to 75% of the cost per socket

✅ £350 per socket, up to 40 sockets per applicant across all sites

✅ Applies to hardware + installation costs

✅ Available to most workplaces with dedicated off-street parking

Perfect for offices, warehouses, depots, shops, and shared-use commercial buildings.

⚡ 2. EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff & Fleets

This is an additional grant available when you install 5 or more charging bays for use by staff or fleet vehicles. It goes beyond just the chargers — it covers infrastructure too.

✅ £500 extra per socket, on top of the WCS grant

✅ Also covers wiring, containment, and power supply upgrades

✅ Again, up to 75% of the total cost

✅ Maximum claim = £15,000 (or £850 per charging bay)

Many businesses can combine both grants, unlocking up to £850 per socket for eligible installs.

🏢 Who’s Eligible?

To keep it simple, you likely qualify if:

You’re a UK-registered business, charity, or public body
You have designated off-street parking
You’re installing approved smart chargers
You haven’t already maxed out your grant allocation

You don’t need to have EVs in your fleet yet — just a future intent to support EV use for staff, fleet or visitors.

💡 Real Example?

We recently helped a manufacturer in South Yorkshire install multiple chargers across their site and secure £4,250 in grant funding, reducing their costs by 75%.