Cambridge landlord EV charger grant: £500/socket in 2026
Half of Cambridge rents. The student + young-professional market = £500 grant heaven.
Cambridge has a 49% rental rate across 145K households — meaning the OZEV Landlord scheme is widely usable. Typical installation cost in Cambridge: £820–£1,650, with the £500 grant reducing your net spend per socket.
- Rental density
- 49%
- EV adoption
- 5%
- Population
- 145K
Cambridge landlord eligibility check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Local councils — what to know
Cambridge is covered by 1 local authority. ORCS participation and cross-pavement gully rules vary — relevant if you have on-street properties in your portfolio.
Cambridge City Council
District
Cambridge's 49% rental rate means the Renter & Flat Owner grant is the dominant route. University-owned property has separate procedures.
Cost after grant
£320–£1,150
per socket installed
Annual cap
£100,000
200 sockets max/yr
Funding ends
Mar 2027
Apply early
Cambridge landlord FAQs
How much does an EV charger cost to install in Cambridge?
Typical EV charger installation costs in Cambridge range from £820 to £1,650 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 £320–£1,150 after grant.
Can I claim the OZEV landlord grant for Cambridge buy-to-let properties?
Yes. Private landlords in Cambridge qualify for £500 per socket × up to 200 sockets per year via the OZEV Residential Landlord scheme. With Cambridge's 49% rental density, the scheme is widely applicable. Properties must be in active residential let — HMOs qualify if registered.
Do Cambridge councils have any additional grants on top of OZEV?
Cambridge City Council participates in the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). Cambridge's 49% rental rate means the Renter & Flat Owner grant is the dominant route. University-owned property has separate procedures.
What's the typical timeline for a Cambridge landlord install?
Quote-to-install timeline in Cambridge 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.