EV charging for flats, apartments and landlords in NI
No driveway doesn't mean no charger. Flat owners, renters and landlords across Northern Ireland can usually claim 75% off, up to £500, and even on-street homes have options. We match you with vetted installers who handle the grant and the permissions.
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Which grant applies to you
The driveway homeowner grant is gone, but the schemes for flats, renters, on-street homes and landlords are very much alive. Find your situation below.
Flat owners
If you own a flat and have a dedicated off-street parking space, you can claim the OZEV Chargepoint Grant towards a charger for that space. You don't need to be a homeowner with a driveway to qualify.
75% off, up to £500
Renters
Renting doesn't rule you out. With your landlord's permission and an off-street space, you can claim the same grant. It's worth raising with your landlord, since the charger adds value to their property.
75% off, up to £500
No off-street parking
If you park on the street, a cross-pavement channel can let you run a cable safely from your home to the kerb. This needs council or planning permission, which a registered installer helps arrange, and it's grant-eligible too.
75% off, up to £500
Landlords
Landlords registered with Companies House or for VAT can claim for up to 200 sockets a year across their properties. A charger is a growing draw for tenants and protects the future letting value of the property.
75% off, up to £500 per socket
Renters need their landlord's consent. On-street (cross-pavement) installs need council or planning permission, which our installers help arrange.
Why it's worth doing
Home charging is cheaper and more convenient than public charging, and the grants make the install genuinely affordable.
Charge at home, not at a forecourt
Overnight home charging on an EV tariff is far cheaper than public rapid charging. For flat residents without a driveway, a dedicated space or a cross-pavement solution unlocks that saving.
Grants make it affordable
The 75% grant, up to £500, brings a typical 7kW install down to a small fraction of full price. We confirm which scheme fits before you commit a penny.
We sort the permissions
Landlord consent, freeholder sign-off, council permission for cross-pavement: the bits that put people off. Our vetted installers are used to navigating them in NI.
Landlords: a small upgrade with real upside
If you let property in NI and you're registered with Companies House or for VAT, you can claim 75% off, up to £500 per socket, for up to 200 sockets a year. A charger makes a property markedly more appealing to the growing number of EV-driving tenants, and protects its letting value as petrol and diesel are phased out. We match you with installers who handle the grant claim and any freeholder permissions.
The landlord grant explainedFlats, renting and charging: common questions
Can I get an EV charger if I live in a flat?
Yes, provided you have access to a dedicated off-street parking space, whether you own the flat or rent it. You can claim the OZEV Chargepoint Grant of 75% off, up to £500, towards the charger. If you rent, you'll need your landlord's permission first.
I rent my flat. Can I still claim a grant?
Yes. Renters are eligible for the OZEV Chargepoint Grant (75% off, up to £500) as long as you have off-street parking and your landlord agrees to the installation. It's worth approaching your landlord, since the charger improves their property and they may even claim a landlord grant themselves.
What if there's no off-street parking at all?
If you can only park on the street, a cross-pavement solution may be the answer. A channel or gully lets you run your charging cable across the footpath safely. It needs permission from your council or local roads authority, which a registered installer helps you arrange, and it qualifies for 75% off, up to £500.
What grant can a landlord claim?
Landlords registered with Companies House or for VAT can claim the EV Chargepoint Grant for landlords: 75% off, up to £500 per socket, for up to 200 sockets a year. It's a practical way to make a let property more attractive to EV-driving tenants and futureproof its value.
Do I need permission from the freeholder or management company?
Often, yes. In a block of flats you may need consent from the freeholder or the building's management company as well as, if renting, your landlord. Our installers are used to these conversations and can advise on what's needed for your building before any work starts.
Is it free to get quotes through you?
Yes. We're an independent matcher, not an installer. We pass your details to up to 3 vetted, NICEIC-registered installers who quote for your job and handle the grant and any permissions. Installers pay us, so you never do.
Find out what you can claim
Tell us your situation and we'll confirm your grant and match you with vetted NI installers, no obligation.
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