Yes, several EV charger grants are ending or have already ended. In the UK, the OZEV home and workplace chargepoint grants have been extended for a final year: five schemes are funded until March 31, 2027, and three others closed to new applications on March 31, 2026. In the US, the federal Section 30C credit amounts are listed for chargers placed in service by June 30, 2026. Ireland’s SEAI home charger grant was still open as of October 15, 2026.
Which EV Charger Grants Are Ending?
This table shows the status of the main programs as of October 15, 2026. Always confirm on the official scheme page before you rely on it.
| Program | Status | Key date |
|---|---|---|
| UK flats and renters grant | Open: 75% of cost, up to £500 per socket | Funding until March 31, 2027 |
| UK residential landlord chargepoint grant | Open: up to £500 per socket, up to 200 sockets | Funding until March 31, 2027 |
| UK on-street parking (cross-pavement) grant | Open: up to £500 | Funding until March 31, 2027 |
| UK Workplace Charging Scheme | Open: up to £500 per socket, up to 40 sockets | Funding until March 31, 2027 |
| UK staff and fleets, commercial landlord and residential landlord infrastructure grants | Closed to applications | Closed March 31, 2026 |
| US Section 30C credit | Listed for property placed in service January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
| Ireland SEAI EV Home Charger Grant | Open: up to €300 | No end date shown on SEAI’s page; check before applying |
What Changed in the UK in 2026
From April 1, 2026, the UK government raised the maximum home and workplace grant from £350 to £500 per socket and cut the number of schemes from eight to five. Applications for the flats and renters grant and the residential landlord grant moved to the government’s Find a Grant service.
The government describes this as a final year. It also says it can end or change the schemes. If it does, it aims to give four weeks’ notice and to honour claims made before any public announcement, subject to the grant criteria. In practice, this means you should not wait until early 2027 to apply.
What It Means If You Plan to Install
- Apply early. Approval comes before installation, and installers get busy before deadlines.
- Do not install before approval. Work done first is not eligible in the UK or Ireland.
- Check the charger list. UK grants need an eligible smart charger fitted by an OZEV-authorised installer.
- Check VAT and other costs. Our post on EV charger installation VAT in the UK covers the basics.
- US buyers: ask a tax adviser whether a charger placed in service before July 1, 2026 qualifies for 30C, and look for state and utility rebates on DSIRE.
How to Save Once Grants End
A grant cuts the upfront cost once. Running costs matter for years. These steps keep charging affordable with or without a grant:
- Charge off-peak. A smart charger and a time-of-use tariff can shift charging to cheaper hours; see smart charging and time-of-use tariffs.
- Size the charger to your supply. A bigger unit is not always faster at home if your supply or car limits it.
- Get several quotes and keep the cable run short; see the cheapest way to install an EV charger.
If you are choosing hardware now, the EVDANCE EV-ACT3204E wallbox offers up to 22 kW on three-phase supplies with a Type 2 connector, RFID and app control. For North American homes, the EV-ACT5006T delivers up to 48 A with a NACS connector. If you want a grant, confirm the model is on the scheme’s approved list first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the OZEV grant be replaced after March 2027?
We have not seen an announced replacement as of October 15, 2026. The government calls 2026–27 the final year, so check GOV.UK for updates before you plan around a future grant.
Can I still claim the 30C credit for a charger installed in 2026?
The IRS lists credit amounts for property placed in service from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, in an eligible census tract. Whether your installation qualifies depends on dates and location, so check with a tax adviser.
Are business charging grants ending too?
In the UK, the Workplace Charging Scheme is funded until March 31, 2027, at up to £500 per socket. The staff and fleets grant and the commercial landlord grant closed to applications on March 31, 2026.
Related Reading
- Wallbox Home Charger News 2026: Rebates Shift as Tax Credit Ends
- EV Charging Industry News: NEVI Funding Returns, the 30C Tax Credit Ends, and China’s Chargers Hit 23.68 Million
- Can I Get an EV Charger Installed for Free? Rebates and Programs
- How Much Does a Home EV Charger Cost?
Key Takeaways
- UK OZEV chargepoint grants are in a final year, funded until March 31, 2027.
- Three UK schemes closed to applications on March 31, 2026.
- US 30C amounts are listed for property placed in service by June 30, 2026.
- Apply early, and never install before approval.