EV Charging Grants
for UK Businesses

Two OZEV grants are active: the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) covers £350 per socket on up to 40 sockets (£14,000 maximum per site) for businesses, charities and public sector employers. The Fleet EVIG grant covers up to 75% of fleet depot installation costs, maximum £15,000 per site. Both require DVSA pre-approval before installation begins. Full Expensing covers remaining capex at 25% CT relief in Year 1.

Apply via the DVSA online portal before any installation begins — pre-approval is a strict requirement. You must use an OZEV-approved installer. Scheme covers £350 per socket on up to 40 sockets per site (£14,000 maximum). Most applications are approved within 2–4 weeks. We prepare and submit all DVSA paperwork on behalf of clients.

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Fleet and Depots covers up to 75% of installation costs at dedicated fleet depots, capped at £15,000 per site. Designed for logistics operators, commercial fleets and businesses with dedicated overnight vehicle parking (not retail or customer parking). Combined with Full Expensing on the remaining 25%, a £40,000 depot installation can net to under £10,000 effective cost.

Yes — pairing solar PV with a smart charge controller shifts vehicle charging to daytime solar generation hours automatically. Effective marginal EV charging cost drops near zero (solar generation cost vs 24p/kWh grid import). Co-located solar, BESS and EV charging infrastructure qualifies for 0% VAT on all assets as a single bundled project.

Yes — EV charging hardware and installation costs (above any OZEV grant received) qualify for Full Expensing. This is 100% first-year capital allowance saving 25p in corporation tax per £1 of remaining capex. For a £80,000 depot installation that received £10,000 EVIG: Full Expensing saves £17,500 in Year 1 CT. No application required — claimed on the corporation tax return.