Workplace Charging Scheme

Chargepoint socket (also referred to as ‘chargepoints’ or ‘chargepoint units’)

Sockets that are used to charge an EV. There are 4 modes of EV chargepoint socket, and mode 3 and 4 are eligible for WCS. Each socket must have at least a 3kW supply undiminished by simultaneous charging.

Modes 1 and 2 (such as a normal 3-pin socket) are not eligible.

To receive a voucher, the applicant must meet the eligibility criteria set out in this section and agree to the terms and conditions when applying through the WCS application service.

Who can apply for the grant

The scheme is open to applicant organisations that fulfil all of the following criteria and can prove this using the evidence required. Your organisation must:

• be a registered business, charity or public sector organisation
• fulfil one of the following 3 criteria:
  • be a public authority, this includes government departments and their agencies, the armed forces, local governments, the NHS and emergency services – in considering eligibility, OZEV will use the public authorities referenced in the Local Government Act 2003, Section 33, the Freedom of Information Act, Schedule 1, parts 1-3) and in the Public sector classification guide
  • have received – or have currently pending at the time of application – less than €200,000 of public support in the last 3 financial years (meaning the previous 2 financial years plus the current financial year) and satisfy the state aid requirements for de minimis aid
  • have received – or have currently pending at the time of application – less than 325,000 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) limit of public support in the last 3 financial years (meaning the previous 2 financial years plus the current financial year) and satisfy the Special Drawing Rights requirements. Use this SDR currency exchange rate conversion calculator to calculate the equivalent in GBP.
• declare a need for EV charging equipment, or an intent to encourage uptake among their staff and/or fleet (you do not need to possess a plug-in EV)
• be located in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland (applicants in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man are not eligible)
• have dedicated off-street parking for staff and/or fleet use only
• have parking facilities that are clearly associated with the applicant premises and be either on-site or at a reasonable distance from the workplace
• own the property or have consent from the landlord for chargepoints to be installed at all the sites listed in the application