London landlord EV charger grant: £500/socket in 2026
Half of London households rent — the £500 grant was designed for you.
London has a 50% rental rate across 9648K households — meaning the OZEV Landlord scheme is widely usable. Typical installation cost in London: £850–£1,800, with the £500 grant reducing your net spend per socket.
- Rental density
- 50%
- EV adoption
- 4.8%
- Population
- 9648K
London landlord eligibility check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Local councils — what to know
London is covered by 9 local authorities. ORCS participation and cross-pavement gully rules vary — relevant if you have on-street properties in your portfolio.
Camden
London Borough
Camden has one of London's largest ORCS rollouts. Cross-pavement gully applications require Highways Licence (~£200 fee + 28-day notice).
Islington
London Borough
Islington provides on-street EV charging via lamppost retrofit and bollard programmes. Private cross-pavement installs require Section 50 licence.
Hackney
London Borough
Hackney runs an active EV strategy with priority for residents in low-EV-adoption wards. ORCS bollards now in 22 streets.
Tower Hamlets
London Borough
Heavy leasehold density (Canary Wharf, Docklands). Most residents need freeholder consent before charger installation.
Southwark
London Borough
Southwark Council own significant social housing stock — separate application route for council tenants.
Lambeth
London Borough
Lambeth has active cross-pavement gully approval process. Typical 6–8 week timeline from application to install.
Wandsworth
London Borough
Wandsworth runs joint procurement with neighbouring boroughs. ORCS rollout focused on Battersea and Putney.
Westminster
London Borough
Highest density borough. Most installations are communal (block of flats) — RTM/RMC consent typically required. Limited on-street capacity.
Kensington and Chelsea
London Borough
RBKC restricts cross-pavement installations in conservation areas. Lamppost charging is the primary on-street solution.
Cost after grant
£350–£1,300
per socket installed
Annual cap
£100,000
200 sockets max/yr
Funding ends
Mar 2027
Apply early
London landlord FAQs
How much does an EV charger cost to install in London?
Typical EV charger installation costs in London range from £850 to £1,800 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 £350–£1,300 after grant.
Can I claim the OZEV landlord grant for London buy-to-let properties?
Yes. Private landlords in London qualify for £500 per socket × up to 200 sockets per year via the OZEV Residential Landlord scheme. With London's 50% rental density, the scheme is widely applicable. Properties must be in active residential let — HMOs qualify if registered.
Do London councils have any additional grants on top of OZEV?
Camden participates in the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). Camden has one of London's largest ORCS rollouts. Cross-pavement gully applications require Highways Licence (~£200 fee + 28-day notice).
What's the typical timeline for a London landlord install?
Quote-to-install timeline in London 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.