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Microbusinesses and third sector organisations in rural and island areas of Scotland can now apply for a grant to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points on their premises.
Funded by Transport Scotland, the grant covers up to 100% of the purchase and installation costs, up to £5,000. It is designed to help make switching to low‑emission transport more affordable for smaller organisations.
The grant is only for private charge points, used by staff or fleet vehicles. It is not for public charging.
Is my organisation eligible for business charge point funding?
You’ll need to send us your preferred quote from an approved installer when you apply. We recommend getting three quotes to make sure you get good value for money.
How can I find an eligible charge point installer?
Your installer must be approved by both us and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles for you to receive the funding. You can download our list of eligible installers.
To be eligible for funding, your installer must be deemed eligible by both Energy Saving Trust and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
We welcome applications from new installers to be added to our list. They can read about this process on our eligible installers webpage. From application to appearing on our list, our onboarding process can take up to 15 days.
You’ll get a decision on your application within eight working days.
If your application is approved, we’ll email you a grant offer letter with instructions to claim the funding.
After you’ve received the grant offer, you can arrange to have the charge point installed. It’s important that you don’t start the installation until you’ve received the grant offer.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll get an invoice and electric installation certificate (EIC) from your installer.
Once you have your paid invoice and EIC ready, email these to [email protected] alongside your completed grant offer letter.
We aim to process your claim and pay the funding into your nominated bank account within 15 working days.
If you change installer or get a new quote for installation, let us know as soon as possible. This means we can make sure they meet the eligibility requirements, and you’ll still get the funding.
Terms and conditions
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This fund is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.
If you have any questions, or if you are unsure about your eligibility for this funding, please contact [email protected].
More funding options
See what other transport-related funding we can offer organisations in Scotland.
Funding
Last updated: 5 June 2026
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