Cardiff landlord EV charger grant: £500/socket in 2026
Cardiff has a 30% rental rate across 369K households — meaning the OZEV Landlord scheme is widely usable. Typical installation cost in Cardiff: £700–£1,400, with the £500 grant reducing your net spend per socket.
- Rental density
- 30%
- EV adoption
- 2%
- Population
- 369K
Cardiff landlord eligibility check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Local councils — what to know
Cardiff is covered by 1 local authority. ORCS participation and cross-pavement gully rules vary — relevant if you have on-street properties in your portfolio.
Cardiff Council
Unitary Authority
Welsh Government provides ULEZ-aligned support. Cardiff council has direct landlord scheme application support.
Cost after grant
£200–£900
per socket installed
Annual cap
£100,000
200 sockets max/yr
Funding ends
Mar 2027
Apply early
Cardiff landlord FAQs
How much does an EV charger cost to install in Cardiff?
Typical EV charger installation costs in Cardiff range from £700 to £1,400 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 £200–£900 after grant.
Can I claim the OZEV landlord grant for Cardiff buy-to-let properties?
Yes. Private landlords in Cardiff qualify for £500 per socket × up to 200 sockets per year via the OZEV Residential Landlord scheme. With Cardiff's 30% rental density, the scheme is widely applicable. Properties must be in active residential let — HMOs qualify if registered.
Do Cardiff councils have any additional grants on top of OZEV?
Cardiff Council participates in the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). Welsh Government provides ULEZ-aligned support. Cardiff council has direct landlord scheme application support.
What's the typical timeline for a Cardiff landlord install?
Quote-to-install timeline in Cardiff 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.