Birmingham landlord EV charger grant: £500/socket in 2026
UK's second city — strong landlord market, growing EV adoption.
Birmingham has a 32% rental rate across 2607K households — meaning the OZEV Landlord scheme is widely usable. Typical installation cost in Birmingham: £720–£1,450, with the £500 grant reducing your net spend per socket.
- Rental density
- 32%
- EV adoption
- 2.8%
- Population
- 2607K
Birmingham landlord eligibility check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Local councils — what to know
Birmingham is covered by 2 local authorities. ORCS participation and cross-pavement gully rules vary — relevant if you have on-street properties in your portfolio.
Birmingham City Council
Metropolitan Borough
Largest local authority in Europe. Active EV strategy. Cross-pavement applications managed via Highways Licensing Team (~28-day decision).
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Metropolitan Borough
High driveway density. Owner-occupiers typically install without grant; landlords with rental properties qualify for £500/socket.
Cost after grant
£220–£950
per socket installed
Annual cap
£100,000
200 sockets max/yr
Funding ends
Mar 2027
Apply early
Birmingham landlord FAQs
How much does an EV charger cost to install in Birmingham?
Typical EV charger installation costs in Birmingham range from £720 to £1,450 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 £220–£950 after grant.
Can I claim the OZEV landlord grant for Birmingham buy-to-let properties?
Yes. Private landlords in Birmingham qualify for £500 per socket × up to 200 sockets per year via the OZEV Residential Landlord scheme. With Birmingham's 32% rental density, the scheme is widely applicable. Properties must be in active residential let — HMOs qualify if registered.
Do Birmingham councils have any additional grants on top of OZEV?
Birmingham City Council participates in the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). Largest local authority in Europe. Active EV strategy. Cross-pavement applications managed via Highways Licensing Team (~28-day decision).
What's the typical timeline for a Birmingham landlord install?
Quote-to-install timeline in Birmingham 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.