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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Asked by Vikki SladeLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 120543

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps with key stakeholders to increase access to workplace electric charging points.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Workplace Charging Scheme enables businesses, charities, public sector organisations and small accommodation businesses to apply for up to 75% off the cost of buying and installing charge points, up to a maximum of £350 per socket. From 1 April 2026, the maximum grant rate per socket will increase to £500.

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