Overview of funding schemes available for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
While the Scottish government expects private investment to play a greater role in the development of Scotland’s public charging network, there is currently still public funding available for charging infrastructure projects. We review this funding here.
The cross-pavement charging grant, funded by Transport Scotland and administered by Energy Saving Trust, is designed to help electric vehicle (EV) owners without access to off-street parking safely charge their vehicles at home.
The grant provides up to £3,500* toward the cost of installing a cross-pavement charging solution, such as a cable channel or gully. These solutions allow a charging cable to run across a pavement without creating hazards for pedestrians.
This funding is available only in selected Scottish council areas.
Further information, including eligibility requirements, can be found on the cross-pavement charging grant webpage.
*The grant does not cover the cost of the home chargepoint itself, only the cross-pavement solution.
The rural and island infrastructure fund provides grant support for publicly available charging infrastructure in Scottish rural, remote and island locations.
This grant support is designed to improve access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for those living in and visiting these areas where private investment is often limited. It is funded by Transport Scotland and administered by Energy Saving Trust
The fund operates under two streams:
Funding available varies depending on the type of chargepoint to be installed.
All funded chargepoints must comply with the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 and be listed on a recognised public network.
Furthermore, proposed sites must be publicly accessible without barriers and strategically located to address infrastructure gaps.
Further information, including eligibility requirements, can be found on the rural and island infrastructure fund webpage.
