# OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant Explained | UK Grant for EV Charger Installation > A clear guide to the OZEV EV chargepoint grant in the UK — who qualifies, how much you get, and how to apply. We explain who actually qualifies under the current rules. Source: https://evchargepros.co.uk/ozev-grant/ Plain-text mirror of the HTML page at the canonical URL above. Published for AI crawlers and agents; the HTML version is the indexable one. --- Up to £350 off your installation if you qualify — and we handle the entire application for you. ## What is the OZEV grant? The OZEV EV chargepoint grant is a government funding scheme administered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. It exists to reduce the up-front cost of installing a dedicated EV charger at eligible properties, and it contributes up to **£350** toward the installation cost. ## Who qualifies? The rules have tightened over the years. In broad terms, the grant is currently available to: - People living in **flats and apartments** with off-street parking - **Tenants renting** a property, regardless of whether it is a house or a flat - Certain **landlords** installing chargers at properties they let out - Some **commercial, workplace and MUD** installations (under separate schemes) Owner-occupied single houses are generally **not** eligible anymore, but there are exceptions. Rules change regularly — the quickest way to know where you stand is to give us a call and we will check your specific situation honestly. ## How much is it? The residential grant is currently worth up to **£350 off the total cost** of the charger and installation. Workplace and infrastructure grants operate under separate caps and are calculated per socket. ## How to apply Applications have to be submitted by an OZEV-authorised installer — not the homeowner — and the paperwork is fiddly. For our customers we handle the entire process: 1. We confirm your eligibility on the first call 2. We prepare and submit the application on your behalf 3. The grant amount is deducted directly from your final invoice 4. You never have to chase paperwork or upload documents yourself If the application is unsuccessful you pay nothing for the grant work — only the installation itself, quoted transparently. ## A quick warning We see a lot of misinformation online about this grant, including on older installer websites that have not been updated since the rules changed in 2022. If something you have read sounds too good to be true, or if an installer is promising grant money you do not think applies to you, ask us — we will give you a straight answer. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does an EV charger cost to install? A typical home installation costs between £800 and £1,400 depending on the charger model you choose and the complexity of the cable run. That includes the charger unit, the full installation, and the electrical certification. We'll give you a fixed quote before any work starts — no surprises. ### What is the OZEV grant and can I get it? The OZEV EV chargepoint grant contributes up to £350 toward the cost of installation for eligible properties — currently flats, rental homes, and some commercial premises. Eligibility rules change often, so we'll check your situation honestly and handle the full application if you qualify. ### How long does a typical installation take? Most home installations are finished in 3 to 5 hours. We arrive in the morning, protect your driveway and walls, run the cable, install the charger, commission it on the app, and give you a walkthrough before we leave. ### Do I need a driveway to have a charger fitted? Off-street parking is the simplest case, but not the only one. If you have a dedicated bay or a garage we can usually find a safe cable route. Street-to-kerb installations are generally not permitted under current regulations — we'll always tell you upfront if we can't help. ### Which charger brands do you install? We fit all major brands including Zappi, Ohme, Hypervolt, Sync EV, EO and Wallbox. If you already know what you want we'll install it; if not, we'll recommend the right unit for your car, tariff and property. ### Do you cover my area? We cover Didcot and across Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Abingdon-on-Thames, Wantage & Grove, Wallingford, Witney, Bicester, Banbury, Henley-on-Thames, Thame, Kidlington, Faringdon and Carterton, plus the villages around each. If you're nearby but not listed, give us a call — we can usually help.