An OZEV grant is a UK government funding support scheme administered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) that helps eligible applicants reduce the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargepoints (and, for some schemes, the supporting electrical infrastructure). OZEV grants are used across residential, landlord, and workplace contexts, with eligibility and requirements defined per scheme.
Why OZEV Grants Matter in EV Charging
OZEV grants accelerate the deployment of AC EV charging by lowering upfront costs and setting clear installation and compliance requirements. For installers and site owners, they also influence:
– Charger selection (approved models/specifications where applicable)
– Evidence and documentation (photos, commissioning, declarations)
– Claim workflows (installer-led portals/vouchers depending on scheme)
Main OZEV Grant Types Commonly Referred To
In practice, “OZEV grant” may refer to several distinct schemes, including:
– EV chargepoint grant for renters or flat owners (residential users who rent or own a flat)
– Chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords (residential and commercial landlord support, including per-socket grants and, for eligible cases, infrastructure support)
– Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) (organisations installing chargepoints for staff and workplace sites)
– EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets (SME-focused support for chargepoints and supporting infrastructure)
Typical Funding Levels and Caps
Funding varies by scheme, but common patterns include:
– Support up to 75% of eligible costs with a cap (often £350 per socket) for certain schemes
– Scheme-level limits (for example, WCS allows support up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant)
Always check the specific scheme guidance because caps, eligibility rules, and deadlines can differ by applicant type and property type.
How the OZEV Grant Claim Process Works
Most OZEV grant routes follow an installer-led process and require compliance steps:
– Use an OZEV-authorised installer (required for claiming in many cases)
– Confirm applicant and site eligibility (often via an online eligibility check or portal workflow)
– Install and commission the chargepoint to the scheme’s specifications and evidence requirements
– Submit the claim through the appropriate OZEV system (portal/voucher depending on scheme)
Key Compliance and Documentation Requirements
OZEV grant projects commonly require:
– Eligible applicant/site criteria (property type, parking arrangements, organisational eligibility)
– Evidence pack items (installation details, photos, installer declarations, commissioning information)
– Use of approved processes and records for auditability and fraud prevention
Related Glossary Terms
OZEV
OZEV Authorised Installer
UK EV Grants
EV Chargepoint Grant (Renters / Flat Owners)
Chargepoint Grant for Landlords
Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets
Commissioning Documentation
AC EV Charger
Load Management