Description:
- The WCS provides financial support to organisations for the purchase, installation, and infrastructure of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at eligible workplaces.
- It aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles by increasing workplace charging availability.
Objectives:
- Support the installation of up to 40 EV chargepoint sockets per applicant.
- Cover up to 75% of total costs (including VAT) for purchase and installation.
- Maximum grant: £350 per socket.
- Facilitate EV adoption among businesses, charities, public sector organisations, and small accommodation businesses.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Businesses, charities, public sector organisations, and small accommodation businesses in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- Eligible sites must have dedicated off-road parking for staff or fleet use.
- Employers can install chargepoints at employees' homes for company vehicles under certain conditions.
- Separate scheme exists for state-funded education institutions.
Key Features:
- Grant covers up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant.
- Chargepoints must be installed by an OZEV authorised installer.
- Parking must be designated for staff/fleet use; public use allowed for certain organisations.
- Grant vouchers valid for 180 days; installation and claim must be completed within this period.
- Applicants must provide evidence of business or organisation status (e.g., Companies House number, VAT registration, or business rate bill).
- The scheme excludes sites outside the UK mainland, customer-only parking, and sites with mandatory chargepoint installation requirements.
- Applicants must not exceed £315,000 in minimal financial assistance over 3 financial years.
- Applications are submitted online via the WCS portal.
- Successful applicants receive a voucher code to give to the installer for claiming the grant.
- The scheme runs until 31 March 2026, with government reserving the right to amend or end it with notice.
Application Process:
- Survey site with an authorised installer before applying.
- Apply online through the official WCS application portal.
- Provide required evidence documents.
- Upon approval, receive a voucher code via email.
- Installer completes installation and claims the grant using the voucher.
- If installation cannot be completed within 180 days, applicants must withdraw and reapply.
- Appeals for unsuccessful applications can be made by email to DVLA.
Additional Information:
- The scheme can be used alongside the EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets but not for the same chargepoints.
- Compliance with Public Chargepoint Regulations 2023 is required if chargepoints are made publicly accessible.
- Support and complaints can be directed to OZEV and DVLA contacts provided.
- Tax benefits may apply for employers providing EV charging facilities.
This comprehensive program supports the UK's green transport goals by making workplace EV charging more accessible and affordable for eligible organisations.
