EV Charger Grants in Edinburgh 2025: What You Can Claim and How

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) administers the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides grants for eligible EV charger installations across the UK including all Edinburgh postcodes (EH1–EH32).

The EVHS grant is currently available to: flat owners and renters who own or use an eligible EV; people in rental accommodation (with landlord permission); and people in social housing. The grant covers a percentage of the installation cost up to a maximum amount — we confirm the current grant level at every survey as amounts are subject to periodic review.

Homeowners with driveways (detached and semi-detached houses) are no longer eligible for the residential EVHS grant. However, grants remain available for landlords, flat owners and renters. We advise on your specific eligibility at survey stage at no cost.

Edinburgh's large private rental sector benefits from a separate OZEV grant scheme for landlords. The EV Chargepoint Grant for Landlords provides funding towards EV charger installation in rental properties across Edinburgh.

Eligible landlords can claim a grant contribution per chargepoint installed, up to a maximum number of chargepoints per property. This makes it financially attractive for Edinburgh landlords to install EV charging as a property improvement — particularly given the growing demand from EV-driving tenants.

We work with Edinburgh landlords and letting agents to manage grant applications efficiently. For portfolio landlords with multiple Edinburgh properties, we can coordinate installations and grant applications across multiple sites. Contact us to discuss your portfolio requirements.

Edinburgh businesses can access the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), which provides grants towards the cost of installing EV charging infrastructure at business premises. The WCS covers a percentage of the cost per socket, up to a maximum number of sockets per applicant.

Eligible Edinburgh businesses include: registered companies, charities, public sector organisations and small businesses. The grant applies to chargepoints installed at business premises, including car parks, office buildings and commercial properties.

For Edinburgh businesses considering workplace EV charging, the WCS significantly reduces the upfront cost. We manage the complete WCS application process on behalf of Edinburgh businesses and can design multi-bay charging solutions for car parks and company fleets. Contact us for a commercial EV charging consultation.

The grant application process for Edinburgh EV charger installations is straightforward when managed by an OZEV approved installer. Here's how it works:

1. Book a free survey with Luxor Developments. We assess your property, confirm your eligibility for applicable grants and provide a fixed-price quote including any grant deductions.

2. We submit the grant application on your behalf before installation commences. You don't need to do anything — we handle all paperwork and correspondence with OZEV.

3. We install your EV charger and issue all required certification (EIC, Building Regulations notification).

4. We submit the completion claim to OZEV. The grant is paid directly to us and deducted from your invoice — you only pay the net amount.

The entire process is managed by our team. Edinburgh homeowners, landlords and businesses never need to deal with OZEV directly when using Luxor as their installer.

Beyond OZEV grants, Edinburgh EV drivers can access additional financial support. The Scottish Government's Low Carbon Transport Loan provides interest-free loans for eligible EV purchases and charging equipment. Transport Scotland's ChargePlace Scotland network continues to expand public charging across Edinburgh, complementing home charging.

For Edinburgh homeowners combining EV charging with solar panels, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid — effectively subsidising your EV charging costs further. We advise on the full range of financial support available at every survey.

Edinburgh City Council's sustainability initiatives also periodically offer additional support for EV adoption. We stay up to date with all available schemes and advise Edinburgh customers on the most beneficial combination of grants and incentives for their specific situation.