EV Chargepoint Grants

Depot Charging Scheme

The depot charging scheme aims to support the uptake of zero emission HGVs, vans, and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots.

The scheme covers 75% of chargepoint and civil costs incurred, up to a maximum of £1 million across all sites. There is no limit to the number of sites you can apply for, but the scheme is limited to one application per organisation.

The scheme is open to public and private sector fleets, local authorities and non-profit organisations, located in England, Scotland, Wales and/or Northern Ireland.

The application window will close on 28 November 2025 or when funding has been exhausted (whichever is sooner), and works must be completed by 31 March 2026.

Support for the purchase of electric vans and HGVs is available through the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant.

Eligibility

Organisation and site(s)

To apply for this grant:

• You must be a registered fleet operator, operate in the UK, and have been doing so for at least 1 year at the time of the application.
• You must own your depot or have consent from your landlord for chargepoints to be installed at the site(s) listed in the application.
• You must own, lease, or order at least 1 battery electric van, HGV and/or coach as part of your vehicle fleet.
• You must be able to complete the installation of chargepoints at your depot site(s) by 31 March 2026.
• You must have sufficient grid capacity at your depot site(s) to support charging by 31 March 2026.
• You must be able to provide evidence that you meet any of the requirements and criteria. Evidence required is set out in detail in the supporting information tab.
• A senior leadership member in your organisation must have signed off on your infrastructure installation proposal.

There are no limits to the number of sites you can apply for as long as they meet the criteria. All sites should be covered by the same application. The scheme is available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is not available in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Eligible Expenditure

The Department will fund up to 75% of eligible costs, up to a total of £1 million across all sites. Eligible costs supported through the grant are:

• The purchase cost of Charge Points of any type or speed – these will need to match your specific fleet and duty cycle requirements;
• The costs of labour and materials required for the installation and energisation of the Charge Points including civil engineering work, electrical components and electrical contractor works.

The cost of electric vehicles and grid connections are excluded from the scope of eligible expenditure.

You will need to provide supportive quotes to evidence predictive costs, and evidence sufficient financing to meet the match-funding requirements. The reasonableness of costs provided will be assessed against site and fleet requirements. In claiming this grant, you must ensure you do not apply for or receive any duplicate funding for the funded activities. This grant cannot be used to fund infrastructure installed prior to the effective date of the Grant Funding Agreement.

Other requirements:

• Commercial vehicles must be the primary users of the funded charging infrastructure.
• Funded charging infrastructure may be shared with other local operators, subject to meeting specific pricing requirements as set out in the Grant Funding Agreement.