The Scottish Government has announced £17.8 million in funding for 2026–27 to support electric vehicle adoption, with a focus on expanding access to charging infrastructure across Scotland.
The programme, delivered by Transport Scotland in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, will support the rollout of charging solutions in public, workplace and residential settings. It will also include targeted measures for rural and island communities, low-income households and those without off-street parking.
The funding package covers five key initiatives. A Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund will support the installation of up to 1,000 public charging points in remote areas. A Domestic Rural and Island and Cross-Pavement Charging Grant will provide assistance to households without private driveways, particularly those on lower incomes.
Additional schemes include a fund aimed at installing charge points in flats and apartment developments, as well as workplace charging support for microbusinesses and third-sector organisations in rural regions. A separate Charge Place Scotland Transition Fund will help existing charge point owners migrate to new operators.
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, said the funding aligns with Scotland’s long-term climate goals. “We’ve been very clear on the scale of our ambition to reduce emissions and support a Just Transition to net zero by 2045. Innovation and investment are absolutely crucial in encouraging people to make the switch to electric vehicles, so I’m pleased to confirm these incentives which will support access to charging for different groups,” she said.
She added: “I’m proud of the progress made to date in growing the public charging network in Scotland, and supporting individuals to install their own charging solutions, and I look forward to seeing both the number of EV owners and charge points continue to rise – ensuring that no one is left behind in the EV transition.”
The announcement follows a broader commitment made in January as part of Scotland’s 2026–27 budget, which allocated £85 million for EV incentives and charging infrastructure support.
