This funding round has closed.

Increasing EV charging capacity on the strategic road network

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)

Closed

Funding

£500,000 – £3,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 25 March 2026

Overview

This grant offers up to £10 million for developing electric vehicle charging solutions on major roads in England. You can get between £500,000 and £3 million to create new ways to increase EV charging for long journeys. The money is for developing and testing your charging solutions on the Strategic Road Network. This includes motorways and major A-roads across England. Your organisation must be registered in the UK to apply. The deadline is 25 March 2026. You need to focus on public charging infrastructure that helps drivers on longer trips.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

Must be UK registered organisation
Must focus on Strategic Road Network charging solutions
Must develop solutions for longer journeys

Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered organisations working on electric vehicle charging technology. You should apply if you can develop new charging solutions for motorways and major A-roads. It is not suitable if your focus is on local or residential charging points.

Sectors

Charities & Non-Profit Energy & Utilities

Regions

England

Full details from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million. The funding is for the development and demonstration of solutions to increase public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging provision for longer journeys on the Strategic Road Network (SRN).