EV chargepoint funding scheme for schools extended
The government has announced that the electric vehicle charge point grant for schools will be extended for another year, however, from 1 April 2026, the level of funding will reduce to £2,000 per socket, from £2,500.
The grant enables state-funded education settings, including schools, colleges, nurseries and academies, to get 75% off the cost to buy and install chargepoints, up to £2,000 per socket, and can be used for 40 sockets across all sites.
Launched in March 2024, the funding scheme has seen 3,700 sockets installed to date.
It aims to boost the chargepoint facilities for staff and visitors, and has the potential to help schools generate revenue by making their chargepoints available to the public.
The grant will now end on 31 March 2027.
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