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Depot Charging Scheme

The Depot Charging Scheme supports uptake of zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots. The first application window ran from 25 March 2026 to 30 June 2026, and will fund 70% of charge point and civil costs, up to £1 million across all sites. The next window is expected to open from 28 October 2026 to 29 January 2027 for projects which may begin from April 2027 and must be delivered by 31 March 2028. Terms and grant rates for this phase are still to be confirmed.

Published opportunity

Funding
From £1 to £1 million
Location
National
Deadline
27 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Provider
GOV.UK
Current Ventra listing

Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority
Funding organisation
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, Department for Transport
Location
National
Opens
25 March 2026, 12:00 PM
Closes
27 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Requirement
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority

A practical route

What to do next.

  1. 01
    Check the current terms

    Open the provider page and confirm the deadline, location and business-size rules have not changed.

  2. 02
    Compare it with your profile

    Use Ventra’s free matcher to see where this opportunity sits alongside other live routes and why it may fit.

  3. 03
    Prepare the evidence the provider requests

    The exact documents vary. Use the official application guidance as the final checklist before you submit.

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