Assistance for EV charging was recently in the news, reminding those responsible for fleets that the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets closes on March 31 2026.
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Although this grant is closing soon, the government has announced a new boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses.
We are sharing this news with you because we understand that you might have questions from employees who could be looking for guidance.
The new charging grants mean for many drivers installation costs will be slashed, unlocking home charging for as little as two pence per mile.
The uplift will cover almost half the cost of a typical charge point installation until March 2027.
Expanded access to home charging will help more motorists make the switch and UK businesses gear up for the EV revolution as latest figures show EV drivers can save up to £1,400 on running costs versus a comparable petrol car when accessing cheaper domestic rates.
This move will tackle a major barrier to driving electric – worries about finding somewhere to charge.
As of April 1 2026, people living in rented accommodation, flat owners and residential landlords, households with on-street parking and businesses will be able to receive higher grants of up to £500 per charge point, rising from the previous discount of £350.
Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses said:
“Many small businesses want to switch to electric vehicles, with half of small businesses (51 per cent) saying that more charging infrastructure would incentivise them to make the switch.”
At Marshall Leasing, we are dedicated to providing the best possible advice to our customers. We appreciate that the transition to EVs is complicated for fleet managers. However, we would be delighted to share our learnings of handling numerous queries on this ever-developing subject.
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