Up to £500 off your EV charger with the OZEV Grant
Renters, flat owners, and landlords can get £500 off a qualifying smart home charger through the OZEV grant (officially the EV Chargepoint Grant).
Get Your EV Charger QuoteWhat is the OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant?
The EV Chargepoint Grant (widely known as the OZEV grant) is a UK government grant that pays up to £500 per socket toward a home EV charger installation. It's open to renters, flat owners, and landlords across the UK; owner-occupiers of houses are not eligible.
The scheme closes 31 March 2027, and this is its final year. Once the funding ends, the full cost falls on you.
UKEM is an OZEV-approved installer, so we handle the grant paperwork as part of your install. You just pay the balance after the £500 is applied.
Who qualifies for the OZEV EV charger grant?
Eligibility depends on your property type, not your income.
Are you a renter?
If you rent a flat or house and have dedicated off-street parking, you can apply. Your landlord needs to give written permission for the install.
Do you own a flat?
Leasehold flat or apartment owners with off-street parking qualify. You may need consent from your freeholder or management company before work starts.
Are you a residential landlord?
Residential landlords can claim up to £500 per socket across a portfolio of up to 200 sockets. The grant comes off the install cost for each property.
Own your home? You can still get a charger fitted.
The grant doesn't cover homeowners. Owner-occupiers of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses were removed from the scheme in 2022, but the install itself is straightforward. Most of our EV charger jobs are for homeowners paying the full amount, and we fit the same smart chargers either way.
We supply and install units from Ohme, Tesla, and other manufacturers. The price includes supply, installation, electrical certification, and OZEV-compliant smart functionality. No surprises on the invoice.
Head to our EV chargers page for the full range and to get a quote.
How do you apply for the OZEV EV charger grant?
We handle the OZEV application. You don't touch a form.
- 01
Check your eligibility
Tell us your property type and tenancy situation. We can confirm whether you qualify in a few minutes, online or over the phone.
- 02
We apply to OZEV for you
We submit the grant application to OZEV (the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) on your behalf and wait for approval. Don't book installation until that confirmation comes through.
- 03
Installation day
Once approved, we fit your smart charger. The £500 grant comes straight off your bill, so you only pay what's left.
What do people get wrong about the OZEV grant?
Four common OZEV misconceptions, cleared up against the published rules.
- Charger choice
Does any home EV charger qualify?
No. Only smart chargers on the OZEV-approved chargepoint model list get the £500. Ohme Home Pro and ePod qualify; the Tesla Wall Connector currently does not. The test is smart functionality, not brand.
- Self-install
Can I claim if I install the charger myself?
No. Only an OZEV-authorised installer can submit the application and be paid by OZEV. DIY installs don't qualify even with approved hardware. The installer carries legal responsibility for meeting OZEV's rules (gov.uk: chargepoint grant rules).
- Energy tariff
Must I switch to a specific energy tariff?
No. The grant needs a charger that can schedule off-peak charging, not one tied to a specific tariff. Switch energy suppliers freely after install.
- Household cap
Can I claim more than once at the same address?
Yes, up to two chargepoints per household, so a second EV can be added later. Once both grants are claimed at an address, no further OZEV money is available there (gov.uk). Landlords have separate annual portfolio caps.
- Different scheme
Is this the same as the Workplace Charging Scheme?
No. The Workplace Charging Scheme covers workplace installs for businesses, charities and public-sector employers (up to £350 per socket). OZEV's EV Chargepoint Grant is the home equivalent: £500 per socket for renters, flat owners and landlords.
What do drivers ask about the OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant?
Straight answers on eligibility, the application process, charger choice, and what happens after the scheme ends.
Do I need off-street parking?
Yes. The charger has to be installed at a dedicated off-street parking space where you park the vehicle. On-street locations don't qualify.
Can landlords apply for multiple properties?
Yes. Landlords can claim for up to 200 sockets across their residential portfolio. Each socket gets up to £500.
What happens to the charger if I move house?
The charger stays with the property. You don't need to repay the grant, and the new occupant inherits a working home charger. If you're a renter, it's worth agreeing with your landlord upfront about what happens at the end of the tenancy.
How long does the installation take?
Most installs take around half a day. We mount the unit, run cabling from the consumer unit, and test everything before we leave. If the route from the fuse board to the charger is longer than usual, it might stretch to a full day. We confirm the timeline when we quote.
Can I use finance to cover the remaining cost after the grant?
Yes. The £500 comes off first, and you can spread the balance over fixed monthly payments at 9.9%APR Representative, with no deposit required. See our finance page for terms and eligibility.
How far can the charger be from my fuse box?
Our standard install package covers a cable run of either 5m or 8m from your consumer unit (fuse box) to the charger. Longer runs, routes that need cable through floors or external trunking, or older consumer units that need upgrading are quoted separately. We confirm the route from your photos before install day, so there are no invoice surprises.
Can I get the charger fitted before my EV arrives?
Yes. OZEV's qualifying-vehicle rule covers an EV you own, lease, or have on order. A confirmed manufacturer or dealer order is enough to apply. Many drivers schedule the install before delivery so the charger is ready on day one. Our team will ask for a copy of your order paperwork before the install so it can go on the grant application.
Will the charger work with my solar panels?
Yes. Most OZEV-approved smart chargers can charge from surplus solar power, topping up the car only when your panels are generating more than the house is using. The Ohme Home Pro supports solar-divert via a compatible CT clamp or smart meter setup. If you already have solar PV, tell our team and we'll confirm what's needed. See our solar & battery page for full systems.
Read the full grants FAQ for OZEV, BUS, and ECO4 in one place.
