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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. 

Apply for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grant

When first considering a site for an EVCP, think about what might make it attractive to EV drivers. For example:

  • Are there nearby attractions or facilities for drivers to access, ideally more than one, and within walking distance?
  • Would the EVCP be publicly visible, making it more likely to be noticed and used?
  • Are there nearby homes without private driveways who could benefit from a public charger?
  • Does the location feel safe for an EV to be left while charging?

Here are some other factors to consider:

  • Signs and/or bay markings can be used to denote parking spaces for EV use only, to discourage parking by petrol and diesel cars
  • Minimising the distance between EVCPs and the electricity supply can reduce installation costs
  • Ensure there is pedestrian accessibility to the charger and parking space
  • Barriers or wheel stops in front of an EVCP can reduce damage from collisions
  • EVCPs capable of taking contactless payments are easier to use for drivers

If you think your site might be suitable, then EVCP installers can provide site surveys free of charge.

The Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles has a list of their approved EV Charger installers on their website.

  • 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.

Capital costs for purchase and installation of Electric Vehicle Charge Points for public use, including associated costs such as: electrical works, ground works, bay markings, barriers, and signs.

The EVCPs must be located in off-street car parks.

  • 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. 
  • 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 following criteria: 
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Criteria Description Weighting Percentage
Site suitability The application shows that the site is suitable for the proposed installation, has demonstrated likely demand (such as nearby amenities, and lack of residential off-street parking), has conducted resident surveys and ensured there is sufficient electricity capacity 33%
Project management and delivery The applicant has shown their ability to manage project timelines and funding by providing project timescales, evidenced costings, quotes, and other sources of funding 33%

 

Ongoing commitments 		 The applicant has agreed to meet the ongoing commitments to South Cambridgeshire District Council to provide charger usage data for 3 years, maintain the EVCP(s) in a working condition, and register the EVCP(s) on a national charge point map 33%

 

  • Use the funding for the agreed purpose. You must also spend the funds within 12 months of receiving the grant, unless agreed otherwise in writing 
  • notify us when the funded project is complete 
  • provide quarterly usage data for 3 years from the date the charge point becomes operational  
  • maintain the EV charge point in good working condition for 3 years from the date it becomes operational  
  • register the EV charge point(s) on an online EV charging directory such as Zap Map 
  • any publicity must mention the grant given 
  • return any unused grant money. 

 

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