What are OZEV grants?
A UK government department, OZEV stands for the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles.
Dedicated to pushing the UK toward a greener future, a key focus is the way they are looking to support the adoption of EVs (Electric Vehicles) in the UK.
The grants offered by OZEV are geared towards bolstering the infrastructure supporting EVs in the UK, more specifically their grants have been set up to contribute towards the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge points.
For commercial businesses across sectors, these grants are the ideal opportunity to tap into the benefits offered by an EV offering in operations, sustainability, and also customer/employee appeal.
Why are they being offered?
As we say, it’s all about boosting the UK’s EV infrastructure. With the grants available, OZEV hopes to increase the adoption of electric cars and other vehicles by making EV charge points both more affordable and accessible.
There are two main types of grants available:
- The WCS (Workplace Charging Scheme) – provides commercial businesses and organisations including those in the hospitality sector, with vouchers towards the cost of the installation of EV charge points at workplace premises.
- The EVHS (Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme) – provides grants towards the cost and installation of an electric vehicle charge point at residential premises. It can also benefit commercial businesses with employees who may benefit from home charging.
Who can claim the grants?
Grants are accessible to both commercial and residential properties however some criteria should be met to be eligible. To be eligible installers and equipment must be up to the standard set out as part of the scheme.
Typically an accredited installer would claim the grant on behalf of the company or customer.
By partnering with a trusted installer such as Recharge Connect you can rest assured you are harnessing the full potential offered from the OZEV grants.
The Key Benefits of the OZEV Grants:
- The OZEV grants are helping to make electric vehicles more affordable to a wider audience.
- By contributing towards the installation of charge points specifically, OZEV is helping to increase charging infrastructure; reducing any anxieties around the lack of facilities to charge up when traveling for prospective EV adopters.
- Overall the increased adoption of electric cars and vehicles supported by grants such as those offered by OZEV is helping towards lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality in the UK.
- OZEV Grants are helping to boost the overall EV market, and related industries with job creation, investment, and innovation.
In the world of commerce and hospitality, staying ahead means more than just meeting customer expectations but also anticipating and exceeding them. Outside of just the financial incentives, there are a whole host of benefits leveraging the OZEV grants can offer a business.
With the ever-increasing shift toward electric cars and vehicles, businesses that recognise the value and importance of EV infrastructure can gain an advantage in leading sustainability initiatives, reducing operational costs, and appealing to an eco-conscious customer and employee base. Interested in finding out more about the OZEV grants and your eligibility to claim for EV charge point installation at your workplace or home? Get in touch with our team to discuss funding options, and how we could be the perfect partner for you breaking into the EV charging market.