As electric vehicles (EVs) become an increasingly common sight on UK roads, businesses have a valuable opportunity to support staff, reduce emissions, and future-proof their premises, all with the help of government funding.
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), delivered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), provides financial support to organisations looking to install EV ChargePoint’s at their sites.
Here’s what you need to know and how we’re helping businesses put it into action.
What Is the Workplace Charging Scheme?
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a UK government grant designed to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles by supporting the installation of workplace charging infrastructure.
Under the scheme:
- The grant covers up to 75% of the total purchase and installation costs
- Capped at £350 per socket
- Available for up to 40 sockets per applicant
- Open to UK businesses, charities, and public sector organisations
- Installations must be completed by OZEV-approved installers
- Application deadline: 31 March 2026
The aim is simple: make it easier and more affordable for organisations to provide EV charging for employees and fleet vehicles accelerating the UK’s transition to zero-emission transport.
Why Businesses Are Taking Advantage
Installing EV chargers at the workplace offers multiple benefits:
1. Supporting Staff EV Uptake
As more employees switch to electric vehicles, access to reliable workplace charging becomes a valuable workplace benefit. It reduces range anxiety and makes EV ownership more practical.
2. Enhancing ESG & Sustainability Goals
Installing EV infrastructure demonstrates a visible commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction, a growing priority for stakeholders, investors, and customers.
3. Future-Proofing Your Premises
With the UK’s long-term phase-out of new petrol and diesel vehicles, workplace charging is rapidly moving from “nice to have” to “essential infrastructure.”
How We’re Delivering EV Installations in Practice
We are currently installing EV charging infrastructure across multiple sites for a leading pharmaceutical company, working in partnership with WoodStock Street Lighting.
It’s a collaborative approach:
- WoodStock Street Lighting manages the electrical installation.
- We handle everything else, including:
- Groundworks
- Laying cable conduit
- Installing EV charging units
- Kerb alterations and repositioning
- Resurfacing and reinstatement works
- Full site preparation and finishing
This joined-up approach ensures projects are delivered efficiently and safely.
The Deadline Is Approaching
The current deadline to apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme is 31 March 2026.
Grant funding schemes often experience increased demand closer to deadlines but there is still time to ensure:
- Grant eligibility is secured
- Installers are booked in advance
- Projects are delivered without time pressure
Is Your Workplace Ready?
If your organisation is considering EV chargepoint installation, now is the ideal time to explore funding options under the Workplace Charging Scheme.
With up to 75% of costs covered, capped at £350 per socket for up to 40 sockets, the financial barrier to entry has never been lower.
We’re proud to be supporting businesses in building practical, compliant, and future-ready EV infrastructure and we’d be happy to discuss how we can help deliver your project from groundworks through to final installation.
The transition to electric is already underway. The question is, is your workplace ready? Contact Us Today to discuss your requirements.