Electric Vehicle Charge Point Grant
You can use the EV Charge Point Grant to fund the installation of public EV charge points in the car parks of community buildings and village halls within South Cambridgeshire. The maximum award is £5000.
Apply for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grant
Who can apply
- parish councils (parish councils seeking to run EV charge points must have General Power of Competence to charge customers for energy used by the EV charge points)
- village halls, community centres, and community building trusts
- charitable and not-for-profit organisations involved in running village halls, community centres, and community buildings with parking.
Before starting your application
When considering a site for an EV charge point, think of the following:
- are there nearby attractions or facilities for drivers to access? Are they within walking distance?
- will the EV charge point be easily seen by the public? Are EV drivers likely to use it?
- are there nearby homes without private driveways that could benefit from a public charger?
- would a driver feel safe leaving their car to charge?
- what funding model will you use to run the your EV charge points? Find out more about costs and EV charge point operating models
Other factors to think about:
- will you add signs and bay markings to identify EV-only parking spaces?
- will you reduce installation costs by minimising the distance between EV charge points and the electricity supply?
- will you ensure pedestrians can access the charger and parking space?
- will you add barriers in front of an EV charge point to reduce possible damage by cars?
- will the EV charge points take contactless payments to make it easier for drivers to use?
You can carry out a site survey for free. You can do this by contacting an approved EV Charger Installer. A list of approved installers can be found on the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles website.
What the grant is for
- the capital costs of buying and installing EV chare points for public use. This includes electrical works, groundworks, bay markings, barriers, and signs
- The EV charge points must be located in off-street car parks
What the grant does not cover
- ongoing costs (for example, maintenance, software, and electricity costs)
- EV charge points at locations where an EV charge point(s) has already been installed
- EV charge points that can only be used by individuals, businesses, or organisations. EV charge points must be for public use.
Supporting information
- a copy of a letter or email from your local district councillor that confirms their support
- confirmation of match funding - the source and amount of match funding
- a bank statement for the account you want us to put the funds into – the statement must be dated within the last month
Assessment of applications
- applications must meet the criteria set out in our guidance notes
- the application must show that there would be demand for an EV charge point at the chosen place
- the Grants Advisory Committee will review the applications monthly
- officers will score applications out of 100 according to the criteria and weightings:
Site suitability
The application shows that the site is suitable for the proposed installation, and that there would be a demand for a charger at the site (due to nearby amenities, or a lack of residential off-street parking).
The applicant would also need to show they have carried out resident surveys and made sure there is enough electricity capacity to power the charge point(s).
Weighting percentage: 33%.
Project management and delivery
The applicant has shown their ability to manage timelines and funding by providing timescales, evidence of costs, quotes, and other funding sources.
Weighting percentage: 33%.
Ongoing commitments
The applicant has agreed to meet the ongoing South Cambridgeshire District Council commitments, which are:
- to provide charger usage data for 3 years
- maintain the EV charge point(s) in working condition
- register the EV charge point(s) on a national charge point map
Weighting percentage: 33%.