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State-funded schools and other educational institutions across the UK can apply for government grants to help install electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
The Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions covers up to 75% of eligible installation costs, to a maximum of £2,000 per charging socket.
The scheme is open to eligible state-funded educational institutions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Institutions can receive funding for up to 40 charging sockets across their sites. This limit includes sockets funded through previous applications to the scheme.
Academy trusts can apply for up to 40 sockets for each eligible institution.
Independent schools are not eligible but can apply for funding through the:
Applicants must:
- Show that they need EV charging points now or will need them in the future.
- Have off-street parking spaces available for charging.
- Arrange for an approved installer to inspect the site before applying.
- Use approved charging equipment and an authorised installer.
Applications must be submitted online after the site inspection.
Successful applicants receive a voucher that is valid for 180 days. Installation must be completed within this period.
The installer deducts the grant amount from the final bill, reducing the amount the institution needs to pay.
Key points
- Funding: Up to 75% of eligible costs, capped at £2,000 per socket.
- Maximum allowance: 40 sockets per eligible institution, including previous applications.
- Installation: Approved equipment and an authorised installer are required.
- Voucher validity: 180 days from issue.
Applications are open until 11.59pm on 31 March 2027.