Pro EV Assists UK Schools to Access Up to £100,000 in Funding to Install Public EV Charge Points

The Workplace charging grant provides state-funded schools, nurseries, academies, and colleges with up to 75% of the cost to buy and install charge points, up to £2,500 per socket, up from the previous £350. Academy trusts can apply for the maximum of 40 sockets for each institution within the academy trust.

Schools are being encouraged to play a leading role in building sustainable infrastructure as the UK continues to work towards a net-zero future.
Through the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), state-funded schools, nurseries, academies, and colleges can now claim up to 75% of the cost to buy and install EV charge points.

With support from Pro EV’s expert installation team, educational institutions can unlock this opportunity to install up to 40 sockets per site, making electric vehicle charging more accessible for staff, parents, and visitors while supporting their sustainability goals.

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
It provides financial support to help businesses with the upfront costs of purchasing and installing EV charge points.

Under the latest update, the scheme now allows state-funded education institutions to claim up to £2,500 per socket, covering up to 75% of installation and hardware costs, capped at 40 sockets per site.
This means an individual school could receive up to £100,000 in funding, or even more when part of an academy trust with multiple eligible sites.

The scheme applies to both staff and visitor parking areas, encouraging sites to consider public access where suitable, generating extra revenue for your school.

The application process is straightforward and designed to be managed with the help of an authorised OZEV installer like Pro EV.

1. Eligibility check: Confirm your institution is eligible and that your parking area meets the criteria.
2. Site survey: Pro EV conducts a site assessment to ensure your electrical capacity can support the desired number of charge points.
3. Voucher application: Once approved, you’ll receive a unique WCS voucher code from DVLA.
4. Installation: Pro EV completes installation, activation, and certification.
5. Claim submission: The voucher is redeemed by the installer to recover the grant funding.

*All installations must be completed within 180 days of the voucher issue date.

Investing in EV charge points supports a wider sustainability journey within education.
Installing chargers helps:

• Support staff and parent EV adoption
• Demonstrate climate leadership
• Reduce school fleet emissions
• Build community charging access in local areas

As the UK Government’s sustainability strategy for education highlights:

“By 2025, all education settings will have nominated a sustainability lead and put in place a climate action plan.”
(Source: UK Government)

By acting now, schools can stay ahead of policy changes while demonstrating a real commitment to carbon reduction.

Investing in EV charging infrastructure for schools aligns perfectly with the Department for Education’s climate and sustainability goals.
Schools adopting EV charging show leadership in tackling climate change and contribute to the government’s wider Net Zero by 2050 plan. Want to start making a change whilst increasing revenue for your setting? Contact our team today to discuss your options.

Pro EV’s dedicated grant and installation team can help your school access available funding, verify eligibility, and design a safe and efficient charging layout.
We’ll ensure your site has the electrical capacity to support your chosen number of sockets and that your application is handled smoothly from start to finish.