If you own a flat or apartment and want EV chargers installed in a shared car park, the first thing to understand is that the Government usually does not pay 100% of the cost upfront.

There is normally a mix of:

  • Government grant support
  • Building owner or landlord contribution
  • Factor / management company contribution
  • Developer contribution
  • Resident contribution (sometimes)

The grant usually reduces the cost rather than providing full payment.

Who Pays First?

If The Car Park Is Controlled By A Factor Or Property Management Company

The process often works like this:

Factor / management company

  • Obtains quotes
  • Arranges permissions
  • Organises installer surveys
  • Applies for approval with residents
  • Usually arranges payment initially

Grant support is then applied through the installer.

Remaining costs may be:

  • Paid from building funds
  • Shared among owners
  • Added through maintenance charges
  • Paid by the landlord or property company

If There Is No Factor

If there is no management company:

The person owning or controlling the car park normally starts the process:

  • Freeholder
  • Residents' association
  • Landlord
  • Property company
  • Flat owners jointly

They usually arrange:

  • Quotes
  • Installer visits
  • Permission agreements
  • Grant applications

How Grant Payments Usually Work

For most EV schemes:

Step 1

An approved installer assesses the site.

Step 2

The installer checks grant eligibility.

Step 3

Grant funding is applied directly.

Step 4

The invoice is reduced.

Step 5

The remaining balance is paid by:

  • Landlord
  • Factor
  • Property owner
  • Building management company
  • Residents (where agreed)

You usually do not receive money into your bank account.

The grant normally comes off the installation cost.

Example – Flat Block EV Charging Installation

A block of flats wants:

  • 10 EV charging sockets installed

Estimated installation cost:

£12,000

Grant support may provide:

  • Up to 75% of eligible costs

However grant funding is also subject to a maximum cap per charging socket.

Example grant calculation:

10 sockets × £500 maximum support per socket

Maximum grant available:

£5,000

Although 75% of £12,000 = £9,000, the project reaches the grant cap first.

Actual support received:

£5,000

Remaining balance:

£7,000

The remaining cost may then be:

  • Paid through factor reserve funds
  • Split between property owners
  • Paid by a landlord
  • Covered by a property management company
  • Funded through building maintenance budgets

Who Should You Contact First?

If There Is A Factor

Contact:

Your property factor or management company first

Ask:

  • Who owns the car park?
  • Can chargers be installed?
  • Is there a reserve fund?
  • Have other residents requested chargers?

If There Is No Factor

Contact:

  • The building owner
  • Freeholder
  • Residents association

Then contact an OZEV-approved EV installer for quotations and grant advice.

Need Information On Current Grants & Support?

Contact Grants Gateway to discuss EV charging grants and support routes that may apply to flats, landlords or apartment developments.

Available support and eligibility requirements can vary depending on property type and individual circumstances.