EV Charger Installation Grants Factsheet for Diocesan Staff UPDATE: This government grant scheme has been extended and now closes 1st April 2027 From 1st April 2026 the maximum grant per socket increases from £350 to £500. What does the grant cover? The grant covers up to 75% of the EV charger installation costs capped at £350 per chargepoint (this rises to £500 from 1/4/2026). The average EV charger installation costs £800 to £1,000 but costs can increase if, for example, the fuse box needs upgrading or longer cables are required. How to apply? There are two application routes: residential or workplace. Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and clergy have applied via both routes, and the grant amount is the same. The two application routes Full details are given here Electric vehicle chargepoint grants - GOV.UK 1.Residential: The DBF can apply as the landlord OR clergy can apply as the tenant with the DBF’s permission. Some dioceses cover the outstanding installation costs. Others expect clergy to pay the shortfall on the basis that they could recoup installation costs through reduced EV running costs within 6 months. 2. Workplace: The DBF can apply for single or multiple installations across their properties. The grant supports home working, and most clergy have a home office and use their car for work-related travel. In this scenario the DBF pays the outstanding installation costs but is investing in clergy wellbeing and futureproofing their housing. DBFs looking to make multiple installations are encouraged to contact approved EV charger installers already working with Parish Buying to discuss a potential discount. Parish Buying EV Charging Which application route is best? There is no preferred route and the grant amount is the same. Dioceses decide based on staff capacity. In most cases clergy have applied as tenants with the agreement and support of the diocesan surveyor. Some diocesan surveyors have applied for their DBF as residential landlords. One NZ officer applied for their DBF via the workplace route.
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