Electric vehicle grants and finance models for universities and colleges.

We’ve shared a guide explaining government grants for EV charging installation at universities and colleges and the financial models available to support the overall cost.

Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions 

Universities and colleges can apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), a grant that helps with the purchase, installation and infrastructure costs of EV charging stations. The grant aims to accelerate the uptake of electric charging points in education sites, making electric vehicles more accessible for university students. 

The Workplace Charging Scheme covers:

• Up to 75% of the costs of buying and installing EV chargers (maximum £2,500 per socket and 40 sockets across all sites) for universities and state-funded schools. 
• Academy trusts up to 40 sockets for each institution within that trust.  

If successful, you’ll receive a voucher valid for 180 days to complete the EV charger installation. 

Apply for your grant. Learn more about grants for educational settings and check if you’re eligible. 

EV Subscribe  

With the help of WCS, you can cover up to 75% of the costs of the EV charger installation. For the remaining 25%, we can help you stretch the total price with our finance model, EV Subscribe. 

The EV Subscribe model is a simple solution to make EV charging cost-effective for education sites, including universities. 

How does EV Subscribe work for universities and colleges?

EV Subscribe is a subscription model which stretches the cost of EV charger installation over a longer period with monthly payments. We can tailor a solution based on your budget and overall cost. 

EV Subscribe involves:

• No upfront costs
• Personalised monthly plans and payments provided by our finance brokers 
• Contracts from 24 - 60 Months

C50 - ABB’s EV Charger

ABB’s compact and affordable fast-charger, the C50 unit, is designed for destination charging and the ideal model to utilise the WCS grant in universities and schools. It helps you connect with visitors, employees, and students and support EV charging optimally.  

The technology features a user-friendly interface, configurable touchpoints and optimal performance for EV charger users. The ABB C50 charger has a DC output and an AC input. 

DC Output

Output Power: 50 kW

Dynamic Power Sharing: 25 kW power granularity

AC Input

Nominal voltage:

(CE): 400 Vac (± 10 %) (NA): 480 Vac (± 10 %)

Nominal input current (RMS):

(CE): 77 A (NA): 64 A