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Workplace Charging Scheme

Summary

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a UK government grant that eligible businesses can use to reduce the costs of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at workplaces.

  • The scheme covers up to 75% of the total costs for purchasing and installing EV chargepoints, inclusive of VAT
  • Up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant and a maximum of £350 per chargepoint socket
  • The scheme is open to businesses, charities, public sector organisations, and small accommodation businesses across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
  • All chargepoints must be installed by an Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) authorised installer.
  • The scheme is open from 1 April 2022 and will close on 31 March 2025.

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Sync Energy chargers have been approved by the UK Government Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

Click here to view our chargers on the eligible charge-point approval list.

What is the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)?

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a UK government initiative that offers financial support to eligible organisations to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at workplaces.

  • The scheme covers up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints (including VAT)
  • The scheme is capped at a maximum of £350 per socket and 40 sockets across all sites per applicant
  • The WCS scheme is open to eligible businesses, charities, public sector organisations and small accommodation businesses

See full qualifying criteria, including eligibility and how to apply, on the government website.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

You can apply for this scheme if:

  • your eligible business is based in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
  • you own the property or have consent from the landlord to install EV chargepoints at the site
  • you must have sufficient off-street parking used solely by your staff or fleet, not for customer use
  • you must have parking spaces that are suitable for EV chargepoint installations.
  • you should have your site surveyed by an installer before you apply for the grant
  • you must use an OZEV-authorised installer

How do I apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme?

  • you complete your online application here
  • if your application is successful, you will be emailed a voucher code
  • you can give this voucher code to your OZEV-approved installer