Government increases EV charger grants for homes and businesses by 40 per cent

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Scheme extended by another year and will now offer eligible businesses and households up to £500 off a new charger

The government is increasing electric vehicle (EV) charge point grants by 40 per cent from £350 to £500, providing businesses, renters, flat owners, and households without driveways that want to install...

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