EV Charging Grants for UK Public Sector Organisations 2026

UK public sector organisations can access significant EV charging grants in 2026 — including the Workplace Charging Scheme, LEVI Fund, NHS sustainability funding and local authority grants. This guide covers every funding stream available to schools, councils, NHS trusts and other public bodies seeking to install commercial EV chargers.

UK public sector organisations can access multiple funding streams for EV charge points in 2026.

Workplace Charging Scheme

All public sector bodies qualify for WCS grants of up to £500/socket for up to 40 sockets per site. NHS trusts, schools, councils and universities all qualify.

LEVI Fund

LEVI provides capital funding to local authorities for public EV charging infrastructure — on-street chargers and public car parks.

Workplace Charging Scheme — Public Sector EV Charging Grants 2026

All UK public sector organisations qualify for the Workplace Charging Scheme grant of up to £500 per socket for up to 40 sockets per site. This applies to staff car parks, fleet charging facilities and visitor EV charging infrastructure. NHS trusts, schools, universities, local councils and government departments are all eligible. Your OZEV-approved installer manages the WCS application on your behalf.

LEVI Fund — Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure for Councils

The LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) Fund provides capital funding to local authorities for public EV charging infrastructure — including on-street chargepoints and publicly accessible car park installations. Unlike the WCS, LEVI funding is directed to local authorities and is administered through Innovate UK. Applications require a local EV charging strategy document. Contact your local authority infrastructure team for current LEVI application windows.

NHS Trust EV Charging Grant Funding

NHS Trusts can access EV charging funding through NHS England's Green Plan programme — a sustainability initiative that includes EV infrastructure as an eligible capital expenditure category. Trusts can combine Green Plan funding with the WCS grant, and in some cases with LEVI funding for publicly accessible charge points. Your OZEV-approved installer can advise on grant stacking for NHS sites.

Local Authority EV Charger Installation Grants

Beyond LEVI, local authorities can access UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) funding and Transport Decarbonisation funding for EV charging infrastructure. Many councils are also eligible for commercial OZEV grants for staff fleet charging. Check with your regional Combined Authority for available co-funding opportunities specific to your area.

All public sector ev charging grants 2026 covered here are available to NHS trusts, councils and schools. Claim public sector ev charging grants 2026 through any OZEV-approved installer in our directory — they manage the full application on your behalf.

How to Apply for Public Sector EV Charging Grants 2026

1. Identify which grants apply to your organisation (WCS for staff/fleet, LEVI for public infrastructure, Green Plan for NHS). 2. Find an OZEV-approved installer in our directory. 3. Request a free site survey and confirm grant eligibility. 4. Your installer submits the WCS application. 5. For LEVI and other capital grants, submit through the appropriate government portal. Most OZEV-approved installers are experienced in public sector procurement processes.

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