EV charging for schools in Cornwall & Devon
Manta Power installs EV chargers for schools and colleges across Cornwall and Devon. State-funded education institutions can claim the Workplace Charging Scheme, covering up to 75% of costs, up to £2,000 per socket, for chargers used by staff, visitors or the public.
Typical setup
- Schools usually start with 4 to 10 sockets in the staff car park.
- 7kW chargers suit staff parked for the working day.
- 22kW suits sites with a three-phase supply that want faster turnover, for example opening to visitors in the evening.
- Rapid (DC) charging only makes sense if the site will be a busy public charging hub.
How the money works
- Staff pay for charging through an app, typically at a lower rate than public chargers.
- Optionally, open the chargers to visitors or the public out of hours for extra income.
- Public use must follow the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023; we set this up for you.
Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded schools
- Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions.
- Covers up to 75% of costs, to a maximum of £2,000 per socket (from 1 April 2026).
- Up to 40 sockets, open until 31 March 2027.
- Chargers can be used by staff, visitors or the public (public use must follow the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023).
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Estimate your site's earnings
Adjust the figures to match your site.
- Energy delivered per year
- 31,200 kWh
- Charging revenue per year
- £9,360
- Net margin after electricity
- £1,560
The grant could cover up to 75% of the install cost (max £2,000 per socket for state-funded schools).
An estimate only, based on the figures above. Install costs vary by site, so we'll quote them separately.