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EV charging funding now open for rural businesses

The Scottish Government has reopened the Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund, offering significant financial support to install EV charging infrastructure across rural and island locations.

 

For hotels, resorts and visitor destinations, this is a rare opportunity to secure funding, improve your guest experience, and future-proof your business in one move.​​

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Don't navigate funding alone

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Public EV charging comes with strict regulatory requirements across the UK, covering areas such as payment accessibility, pricing transparency, uptime reliability and data reporting.

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Applying in partnership with an experienced charge point operator like Go Zero helps you avoid costly missteps. From the outset, your infrastructure is designed to meet current UK public charging regulations, protecting your investment and ensuring your chargers are fully compliant, accessible and ready for long term use.

Rural Island Infrastructure Grant Fund Application

If you’ve been considering EV charging, now is the time to act! This fund is designed to accelerate infrastructure in areas that need it most. That also means applications are likely to move quickly.

Which best describes your business?
Hotel
Holiday park
Workplace
Leisure attraction
Other
Do you already have EV chargers installed?
Yes
No
How many parking spaces do you have?
Less than 10
11-50
51+
Who is
eligible?

If you operate a business in rural Scotland, there is a strong chance you qualify.

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You may be eligible if you:

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  • Own or operate a business in a rural or island postcode (categories 5–8)

  • Have land available for EV charger installation

  • Can provide public access to the chargers

  • Are a registered UK business with a business bank account

What funding is available?

This fund is designed to accelerate EV infrastructure in areas where private investment alone has not kept pace.

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Depending on your site and charger type, you could receive:

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  • Up to £15,000 per AC charger

  • Up to £60,000 per rapid or ultra-rapid DC charger

  • Up to £300,000 for integrated projects with solar and battery storage

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Funding is available for publicly accessible charge points only, supporting both local communities and visiting EV drivers.

How can
Go Zero help?

Installing EV charging can feel complex. It doesn’t need to be.

Go Zero works with hotels and destinations across the UK to deliver fully managed EV charging solutions, from funding support through to ongoing operation.

We can help you:

  • Assess your site and funding eligibility

  • Recommend the right charging setup for your guests and location

  • Support your funding application with the required documentation

  • Install and manage your charging infrastructure

  • Provide ongoing monitoring, reporting and driver support

What you need to know before applying

There are a few important requirements:

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  • Chargers must be publicly accessible and visible on charging maps

  • Sites must be accessible without barriers during operating hours

  • Projects cannot be retrospectively funded

  • Applications require quotes, a project plan and supporting documentation

 

Funding is competitive and demand is high. Acting early gives you a clear advantage.

Start your application with Go Zero

The easiest way to get started is by completing the application form above. If you'd rather speak to our team about your eligibility and how much funding your site could secure, you can book a call or phone the team on 0204 586 1030.

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