Homeowners across the UK will be able to make use of the expanded electric vehicle chargepoint grant under new Government plans.
Under a new announcement, the Government is ensuring that households without driveways or dedicated parking spaces can make the switch.
People who may not have the relevant resources to charge an electric vehicle at home will now be able to benefit from the EV chargepoint grant.
The £350 grant will be extended to those who own or rent and have access to adequate street parking.
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The grant has been extended until March 2025
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The new funding will drive down the cost of EV ownership by providing up to 75 per cent off the cost of purchasing and installing a chargepoint.
Applicants must have permission from their council to install a cross-pavement charging solution.
Drivers can apply for the grant if they own or rent a residential property, have adequate on-street parking, have permission from the council, will install a cross-pavement charging solution before it’s installed and own an eligible vehicle.
This was part of the Plan for Drivers, which outlined proposals to “widen eligibility of EV chargepoint grants to include cross-pavement solutions”.
Funding is confirmed until March 31, 2025, although the Government “reserves the right to end or change” the grant scheme.
It added that it will provide four weeks’ notice and honour claims made before any public announcement, subject to the grant criteria.
Edmund King OBE, President of the AA, said: “Extending grants to those without off-street parking is a step in the right direction.
“I’m proud to be co-chairing the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Forum as I’m committed to helping consumers transition to zero emission vehicles and an efficient, affordable, accessible charging infrastructure is key to that.
“I’m also confident that the UK’s brilliant charging and automotive industry can deliver and play a key part in the UK’s net zero ambitions.”
This comes just weeks after Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden invested £50,000 into an electric vehicle startup that supports the rollout of through-pavement EV charging channels.
Kerbo Charge allows homeowners to insert their charging cable into the channel in the pavement and the self-closing lid prevents the wire from spilling out and causing a hazard for nearby people.
The charging solution is currently being trialled in eight local authorities with the founders aiming to branch the business out in the coming years.
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Drivers can save up to £350 off the cost of a new EV charger
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Commenting on the investment, Meaden said: “This is a very cost-effective way of dealing with this driving issue and there is a lot of cash around for solving these problems.
“You have a legislative drive, you have a lot of cash available. You’ve got a perfect storm”.