Discounts for Business Rates

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) Relief

A new relief for Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) is available from 1 April 2026. This relief is administered under the Non-Domestic Rates (Levying and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. Relief can only be granted to the occupier of a property.

Relief is available for properties that:

  • (a) consist wholly or mainly of an electric vehicle charging point and associated bay, and
  • (b) the charging point is intended for use primarily by members of the public.

This relief is available from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2035. The qualifying criteria noted above must be met, and an application must be made. Please note that relief awards may be periodically reviewed.

Apply for Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) Relief

Page last modified: 2 April 2026