Electric Vehicle Chargers

Workplace Charging Scheme 

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) can help local authorities to electrify their own fleets and help transition their staff to EVs, supporting them in their environmental commitments. The WCS is a voucher-based scheme open to all local authorities. It provides support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of EV charge points that are dedicated to staff or fleet use. The scheme provides up to £350 for each charge point socket installed at a site, with applicants being able to receive up to 40 grants. In 2022, the WCS will be opened to small accommodation businesses and the charity sector. This will help to accelerate EV uptake in rural areas and support the UK tourist industry. Additional help will be provided to small- and medium-sized enterprises to fund their staff or fleet carparks. A new fund, worth up to £15,000 per site, will also be created to boost the help government gives SMEs to install charge points for their staff and fleets.