Belfast landlord EV charger grant: £500/socket in 2026
Belfast has a 28% rental rate across 345K households — meaning the OZEV Landlord scheme is widely usable. Typical installation cost in Belfast: £700–£1,400, with the £500 grant reducing your net spend per socket.
- Rental density
- 28%
- EV adoption
- 1.5%
- Population
- 345K
Belfast landlord eligibility check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Local councils — what to know
Belfast is covered by 1 local authority. ORCS participation and cross-pavement gully rules vary — relevant if you have on-street properties in your portfolio.
Belfast City Council
City Council
Northern Ireland OZEV scheme applies. ORCS not currently active in NI — direct installation more common.
Cost after grant
£200–£900
per socket installed
Annual cap
£100,000
200 sockets max/yr
Funding ends
Mar 2027
Apply early
Belfast landlord FAQs
How much does an EV charger cost to install in Belfast?
Typical EV charger installation costs in Belfast range from £700 to £1,400 including the charger unit, labour, and consumer-unit upgrade if required. The 2026 OZEV Landlord scheme funds 75% (up to £500) per socket, so your net cost is typically £200–£900 after grant.
Can I claim the OZEV landlord grant for Belfast buy-to-let properties?
Yes. Private landlords in Belfast qualify for £500 per socket × up to 200 sockets per year via the OZEV Residential Landlord scheme. With Belfast's 28% rental density, the scheme is widely applicable. Properties must be in active residential let — HMOs qualify if registered.
Do Belfast councils have any additional grants on top of OZEV?
Belfast City Council does not currently participate in ORCS. Northern Ireland OZEV scheme applies. ORCS not currently active in NI — direct installation more common.
What's the typical timeline for a Belfast landlord install?
Quote-to-install timeline in Belfast is typically 2–4 weeks. OZEV-authorised installers complete the application on your behalf at the quote stage, and the grant is deducted from your invoice. Survey to install is usually 1 day per socket.