Landlords: Claim Your £500 EV Charger Grant Now
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With demand for electric vehicles surging and tenants expecting home‑charging options, landlords now have a limited‑time opportunity to install EV chargers with generous government support.
With the conflict in the Middle East resulting in oil prices soaring to over $100 a barrel, those of us still driving petrol or diesel cars are already feeling the effect in our wallets. Meanwhile, electric vehicles drivers are sitting pretty. So, it’s hardly surprising that the popularity of EVs is soaring; nearly a quarter of all new car registrations in 2025 were battery powered.
For landlords, the provision of a charging point is fast becoming not just a nice-to-have, but a beneficial part of the lettings offer. Tenants are increasingly seeking this facility, so landlords willing to install a charging point will provide themselves with a useful USP. And in time, as EVs become more mainstream, a charger at a rental property will become an expectation.
Research by Direct Line shows that 86% of landlords would allow the installation of an EV charger, although a third of those would expect the tenants to foot the cost. This is despite four in ten landlords believing that doing so would increase the value of their property, make it more attractive to tenants, and keep existing tenants happy.
Fortunately help is at hand for landlords, if they move quickly. The government has made a pot of money available to subsidise the installation of EV chargers, and this is available to landlords (and tenants) of rental properties just as it is for homeowners.
The enhanced funding provides up to £500 against the cost of an EV charger, around half the average typical total cost. The new scheme represents a 40% increase over what was available previously – but it is only available for 12 months, with a closing date of 31st March 2027.
From 1st April, applications for the new funding can be made via the government’s Find a Grant platform on the gov.uk website.
Of course, we can have no idea how long America’s war in Iran will last; it could be all over by the time you read this, or it could drag on for months. But whatever happens, the popularity of electric vehicles is reaching a tipping point, and that means that an at-home charger, at least at properties with a driveway, is increasingly going to become a default must-have feature. Given that, landlords would be well advised to take advantage of the government subsidy while it lasts.
Catherine Hunt is an Associate at Arnolds Keys.
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