Depot Charging Scheme
The Depot Charging Scheme aims to support the uptake of zero emission HGVs, vans, and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £1,000,000
- Deadline
- 30 Jun 2026 · 22 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Small businesses & SMEs
Plain English summary
This scheme provides part-funding for businesses to install charging infrastructure for zero-emission HGVs, vans, and coaches at their depots. It supports the transition to electric commercial vehicles by covering a significant portion of the charge point and civil costs, up to £1 million per organisation across all sites. The first application window opens on March 25, 2026.
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Who this is best for
- Small businesses & SMEs
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with energy & sustainability
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £1,000,000
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Large enterprises above SME thresholds
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Your fleet includes (or will include in future) at least one battery electric van, HGV or coach.
- You are registered and operate in the UK and your organisation and vehicle fleet has been operating for at least 1 year.
- You own or lease one or more UK depot(s).
- You consent to participate in ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities and not to apply for similar government funding for the same activities.
- You consent that the primary users of the funded infrastructure will be commercial vehicles.
Official source
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