The OZEV Grant: Up to £350 Off Your Home EV Charger
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) provides a grant of up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home EV charger. If you own or lease an electric vehicle and have off-street parking, you are likely eligible. At ALPS Electrical, we handle the entire OZEV grant application process on your behalf, so you simply pay the reduced price.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the OZEV Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) grant, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Own or lease an eligible EV: You must have an eligible plug-in electric vehicle. This includes battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle must be on the OZEV eligible vehicles list.
- Have off-street parking: The charger must be installed at a property with dedicated off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or designated parking space. Street-side installations are not eligible.
- Own or rent the property: Both homeowners and tenants are eligible. Tenants need written permission from their landlord. Landlords themselves can also apply for the grant for rental properties.
- Use an OZEV-approved installer: The installation must be carried out by an installer authorised by OZEV. ALPS Electrical is an OZEV-approved installer.
How Much Is the Grant Worth?
The OZEV grant covers up to 75% of the installation cost, capped at £350. For most standard installations costing £800-£1,200, this means you pay £450-£850 after the grant deduction. The grant is applied as a discount on your invoice — you do not need to pay the full amount and claim it back.
How to Claim the Grant
The process is straightforward when you use an OZEV-approved installer like ALPS Electrical:
- Step 1: Contact us for a free quote. We will confirm your eligibility during the survey and discuss charger options.
- Step 2: We submit the OZEV grant application on your behalf. We need your vehicle registration number, proof of address and a few other details.
- Step 3: OZEV approves the application (typically within a few working days).
- Step 4: We install your charger. You pay the reduced price with the grant already deducted.
- Step 5: We handle all post-installation paperwork, including uploading photos and compliance documents to the OZEV portal.
You do not need to fill in any government forms yourself. We manage the entire process from start to finish.
Which Chargers Are Eligible?
The charger must be a smart charger capable of being remotely controlled and scheduled. All four chargers we install — the MyEnergi Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, Tesla Wall Connector and Wallbox Pulsar Max — are OZEV-approved and eligible for the grant. Read our EV charger comparison guide to find the right charger for your needs.
What About the Workplace Charging Scheme?
If you are a business, the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides up to £350 per socket for up to 40 sockets. This is a separate grant from the residential OZEV scheme and is designed for businesses installing chargers at workplaces, car parks and commercial premises. ALPS Electrical is also approved for the WCS and can handle commercial EV charger installations.
Can I Claim the Grant for Multiple Properties?
Yes. You can claim one OZEV grant per eligible vehicle per property. If you have two EVs and one property, you can claim two grants (one per vehicle). If you have one EV and two properties, you can claim one grant at each property.
Common Questions About the OZEV Grant
Many customers ask whether they can claim the grant if they already have an electric vehicle they bought second-hand. The answer is yes, provided the vehicle is on the OZEV eligible vehicles list. The grant applies to the vehicle, not how you acquired it. Similarly, customers on salary sacrifice schemes for their EV are eligible for the grant.
Another common question is whether the grant can be combined with solar panel installation. While the OZEV grant specifically covers EV charger installation only, you can certainly have both solar panels and an EV charger installed at the same time. We frequently install combined solar, battery and EV charger systems in a single visit, which is more convenient and can reduce overall installation costs due to shared scaffolding and site setup.
Customers also ask about three-phase charging. Most UK homes have single-phase electricity supplies, which limits EV charging to 7.4 kW. If you have a three-phase supply, you can install a charger capable of up to 22 kW, though the OZEV grant cap remains £350 regardless of charger speed.
Act Before the Grant Changes
Government grants can be reduced or withdrawn at any time. The OZEV grant has already been reduced from its original £500 level. We recommend taking advantage of the current £350 grant while it is available. Contact ALPS Electrical today for a free quote and we will handle everything from survey to installation to grant application.