EV charger grants rise to £500 for renters, landlords and firms from 1 April

From 1 April 2026, the Government’s chargepoint grants for households with on-street parking, the Workplace Charging Scheme and the residential landlord chargepoint grant will increase from £350 to £500 per socket, according to updated GOV.UK  guidance. The schemes have also been extended until 31 March 2027, giving installers, landlords and fleet operators another year of support. The move lowers upfront costs for groups that have typically faced higher barriers to charging access,…