Fleet operators are being urged to act now to secure funding support for depot and workplace charging projects ahead of looming deadlines.

The UK government’s electric vehicle charging funding schemes close to new applications on 31 March 2026, giving fleets a last chance to get valuable support to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.

Schemes with deadlines at the end of March include the Workplace Charging Scheme. This funding offers up to 75% support for purchase and installation costs of EV charge points, capped at £350 per socket and up to 40 sockets per organisation. It is open to businesses, charities, public sector organisations and small accommodation businesses.

Alongside this, the EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleet vehicles also closes at the end of March. Similar to the Workplace Charging Scheme, it aims to support SMEs with larger installation costs up to 75% of total eligible costs to a maximum of £15,000. Businesses can get up to £350 per charge point socket and £500 per parking space, enabled with supporting infrastructure. Firms can receive up to five grants across five different sites.

European charging company Zaptec UK said these grants can significantly reduce the upfront cost of depot and workplace charging infrastructure, enabling organisations to move beyond pilot schemes and scale electrification across entire fleets.

“Government support for EV charging infrastructure is a major enabler for organisations transitioning to zero-emission fleets,” commented Michael Braybrook, managing director at Zaptec UK. “With key funding schemes closing on 31 March 2026, there is a narrow window for fleet operators to unlock projects that might otherwise be delayed for years.”

Braybrook added: “For fleet operators, these grants can make the difference between a small pilot and a full depot rollout, particularly where grid upgrades, load balancing and smart energy management are involved.”

The schemes provide up to 75% support towards eligible purchase and installation costs, within defined caps. Applications are completed online via the government portal and typically require confirmation of eligibility, installation plans, and the use of an OZEV-approved installer and hardware provider.