Yes. The UK government Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) have created many types of grants. Eligibility rules often change so it’s good to talk to your authorised electrician or check on the government website for the latest information on how make the grants work for you.
Broadly speaking, Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) offers grants for Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoints. These grants are available to businesses, charities, public sector organisations and small accommodation businesses. The WCS provides grants to eligible companies of up to 75% of the full EV charge point purchase and installation (inclusive of VAT). It is a voucher-based scheme, limited to £350 per changepoint socket and a maximum of 40 sockets across multiple workplace locations.
The EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets, helps small and medium sized businesses (with less than 249 employees) install the infrastructure needed for multiple chargepoint sockets. Grants cover up to £500 per parking space enabled with supporting infrastructure and an additional £350 per charge point socket installed The grant is capped at £15,000, per building or 75% of costs and you can apply for up to 5. There are numerous eligibility criteria to meet, so it’s recommended to review the rules on the Government’s website.
