OZEV Grant Increased to £500 from April 2026: What It Means for EV Charger Buyers
OZEV Grant Increasing from £350 to £500
The UK government has confirmed that the EV Chargepoint Grant (commonly known as the OZEV grant) will increase from £350 to £500 from 1 April 2026. The scheme has also been extended by a full year, now running until 31 March 2027.
This is significant news for anyone eligible for the grant — renters, flat owners, and landlords can now save an extra £150 on their home charger installation.
What's Changing?
| Detail | Before (until 31 March 2026) | After (from 1 April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum grant | £350 | £500 |
| 75% rule threshold | £467 | £667 |
| Scheme end date | 31 March 2026 | 31 March 2027 |
| Eligibility | Renters, flat owners, landlords | No change |
The 75% rule still applies: the grant covers 75% of total installation cost, or £500, whichever is lower. The breakpoint where the flat £500 cap kicks in is now £667 (previously £467). Since most home charger installations cost £800–1,200, the vast majority of eligible claimants will receive the full £500.
How Much Will You Save?
Here's what popular chargers cost after the new £500 grant:
| Charger | Total Installed | After £500 Grant | Old After-Grant Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easee One | £805–1,005 | £305–505 | £455–655 |
| Ohme Home Pro | £935–1,035 | £435–535 | £585–685 |
| GivEnergy EV Charger | £878–1,078 | £378–578 | £528–728 |
| Wallbox Pulsar Max | £896–1,096 | £396–596 | £546–746 |
| Pod Point Solo 3S | £999 (installed) | £499 | £649 |
That's an extra £150 off every installation compared to the previous grant. For the cheapest chargers, you could be looking at a fully installed home charger for just over £300.
Who Benefits?
The eligibility criteria haven't changed. You can claim if you are:
- A renter (any property type) with landlord permission
- A flat owner (leasehold or share of freehold)
- A landlord installing chargers for tenants
You still need an eligible EV, dedicated off-street parking, and an OZEV-approved installer. Homeowners of houses (detached, semi, terraced) remain ineligible.
For a full breakdown of eligibility and how to claim, see our complete OZEV grant guide.
Should You Wait Until April?
If your installation is not yet booked and you're eligible for the grant, yes — waiting until April saves you £150. The grant increase takes effect on 1 April 2026, so any installation completed from that date onwards receives the higher £500 grant.
If your installation is already scheduled for March, it's still worth completing — you'll receive the £350 grant, and the charger will start saving you money on charging costs immediately. The difference of £150 is meaningful but shouldn't delay getting a charger for months.
Our recommendation: If you haven't started the process yet, get quotes now and schedule installation for April or later to benefit from the higher grant.
Which Chargers Are OZEV-Approved?
Almost all major chargers on the UK market are OZEV-approved. Notable exceptions:
- Tesla Wall Connector — not OZEV-approved (you cannot claim the grant)
- EcoFlow PowerPulse 2 — OZEV status unconfirmed
All other chargers we review — including the Ohme Home Pro, Easee One, myenergi Zappi GLO, Wallbox Pulsar Max, and Pod Point Solo 3S — are OZEV-approved. See our full charger comparison for the complete list.
The Bottom Line
The OZEV grant increase from £350 to £500 makes home EV charging even more affordable for eligible buyers. Combined with an off-peak energy tariff (from 7p/kWh), a home charger can pay for itself within months. The extension to March 2027 removes the urgency of the previous deadline, but there's no reason to delay — every month without a home charger is a month of paying Supercharger or public charging rates.
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