Concessionary Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Tariff Scheme

Residents of East Renfrewshire without access to off-street parking (e.g. a driveway or a garage) can apply for a concessionary tariff. This is set at 10% discount per kWh for both standard and rapid chargers. This is to ensure that there's a fair and just transition toward a zero-emission transport network for everyone.

Please note: This discount tariff is subject to change. Any changes will be updated on our website and ChargePlace Scotland.

Who can apply for a discount?

• residents whose only or main home is located within East Renfrewshire 
• residents who don't have access to off street parking at their property (i.e. don't have a private driveway or garage)
• residents with access to a shared residential parking area (e.g. within a flatted development), but without a dedicated parking space 

Residents with dedicated parking outwith their property (such as a remote garage, or dedicated parking space within a shared residential parking area) may be eligible for the concession, though this eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply?

To apply for the discount, download and complete a Concessionary EV Charging Tariff Scheme application form (PDF) [67KB]  and email it to electric.vehicles@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk, along with a proof of address and a copy of your Vehicle Registration Document (V5C).

You'll need the following information to hand when completing the form:

• Vehicle Registration Number
• ChargePlace Scotland Physical card number
• ChargePlace Scotland virtual card number
• proof of Address
• a copy of one of the following bills, dated within the last 3 months (gas , electricity , water , TV licence, council tax). The name on the bill must match the applicant's name. 
• a copy of your Vehicle Registration Document (V5C)

The name and address on the vehicle registration document (V5C) must match the proof of address or name given in the application. 

If you've not yet moved to the address in your application, please provide a letter from your solicitor confirming completion date or tenancy agreement.

Successful applications will normally be processed within 4 weeks. If your application is successful, we'll notify ChargePlace Scotland and they'll apply the discount to your account from the date they receive the required account information.

Important Information

If information submitted to obtain the discounted electric vehicle charging rate for yourself or others is found to be fraudulent, the request application will be rescinded and the Council may pass the matter to the Procurator Fiscal's Office.

Successful applicants must notify the Council by emailing electric.vehicles@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk if they move address, even if the new address is still within East Renfrewshire Council's local authority area boundary and has no access to off-street parking.

If your change your ChargePlace Scotland card (e.g. due to the original being lost or damaged), please notify us by emailing electric.vehicles@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with your new card number.

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Contact us for further information or queries please contact electric.vehicles@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk