EV Charger Grants in Scotland 2026
Edinburgh EV charger installation - what grants are available?
If you’re thinking about EV charger installation in Edinburgh for your home or workplace, you may be eligible for a grant.
At Energize Electrical, when you enquire about an EV charger we will always discuss grant schemes with you and try to help you save money where possible. We are well-versed in the various grants possible and will support you on your application.
There are a few grants available but not all are applicable to residents and businesses in Edinburgh or the Lothians. For example, grants for people who don’t have private off-street parking are only available in certain council areas – not Edinburgh.
2026 update to EV grants
OZEV is the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles – a government team created to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles by providing grants for home/workplace charging infrastructure and electric vehicles to reduce pollution.
There have been some big announcements from OZEV recently with home and workplace grants for EV chargepoints extended for a final year with 5 grant schemes extended until March 2027 and 3 grant schemes closing.
To help you better understand the changes, we’ve broken down the grants that are suitable for Edinburgh and the Lothians. At Energize Electrical, we are delighted to see not only an extension of grants but an increase in funding – there’s never been a better time to think about EV charger installation in Edinburgh.
Grants for your home
Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners
This grant for flat owners or renters with off-street parking used to provide up to £350 towards installing an EV charger but this is increasing to £500 per socket from 1st April 2026. Note: This grant is extended until 31st March 2027.
With our help, you can apply for this grant if you have private off-street parking and either:
- Own and live in a flat
- Rent and live in any residential property
Grants for residents with on-street parking do exist and are being trialled in some council areas in Scotland but Edinburgh and the Lothians are not part of these trials unfortunately.
Grants for businesses, workplaces and landlords
Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
This grant provides used to provide up to £350 per socket but this is increasing to £500 per socket from 1st April 2026. You can apply for grants for up to 40 sockets across all your workplace sites. Note: This grant is extended until 31st March 2027.
You can apply using our help if you are:
- A business
- A charity
- A public sector organisation
Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grants for Landlords
If you’re a residential landlord, each year you can apply for up to 200 grants for residential properties for up to £350 per socket (increasing to £500 per socket from 1st April 2026). Note: This grant is extended until 31st March 2027.
There are some grants in this sector that have not been extended and close at the end of March 2026, including grants for commercial landlords, grants for chargers for staff and fleets and grants to help residential landlords with infrastructure to prepare spaces for an EV charger.
Grants for Education Establishments
Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions
State-funded schools/education institutions can apply for grants of up to £2,500 per chargepoint socket and can apply for up to 40 sockets across all of your sites. Note: This grant has been extended until 31st March 2027 however from 1st April 2026, the maximum grant rate will reduce from £2,500 to £2,000.
How do I apply for an EV Charger Grant?
To take advantage of the EV grants mentioned above, simply reach out and speak to our team at Energize Electrical.
We can discuss your specific needs and check if you’re eligible for any of the available grants. If you are, our friendly team will help you apply.
Complete the form opposite to start your quotation.
The information on this page was correct at the time of publishing in March 2026.