The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets in the UK is a government funding program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses in installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and related infrastructure.
Objectives:
- To provide financial support for the installation of EV chargepoints and supporting infrastructure for staff and fleet vehicles.
- To encourage the adoption of electric vehicles by making charging infrastructure more accessible in workplaces.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Small and medium-sized businesses with 249 employees or fewer.
- Businesses must be registered at Companies House or VAT registered with HMRC.
- The property for installation must be in the UK (excluding Channel Islands and Isle of Man).
- Chargepoints must be for staff and fleet use only, not public use.
Key Features:
- Covers 75% of the cost of installation work, up to £15,000 maximum.
- Up to £350 per chargepoint socket installed.
- Up to £500 per parking space enabled with supporting infrastructure.
- Minimum of 5 parking spaces must be worked on, either with chargepoints or prepared for future installation.
- Use of OZEV-approved installers and eligible commercial chargepoints is mandatory.
- Grants can be claimed for up to 5 different sites.
- Applicants must not exceed £315,000 in minimal financial assistance over 3 financial years.
- The grant excludes installations that are mandatory under building regulations or planning conditions.
- Fire safety risk assessments and measures must be maintained.
Application Process:
- Applicants must complete necessary electrical upgrades and maintenance plans before applying.
- Create an account on the OZEV Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grants portal.
- Provide company registration or VAT number, address, installer details, and number of parking spaces.
- Installer submits the claim after installation with evidence and invoice.
- Applicants review and approve the claim online.
- Grant amount is deducted from the installer’s invoice.
- OZEV may audit installations to ensure compliance.
The grant is open from April 1, 2022, until March 31, 2026, with the government reserving the right to amend or end the scheme with notice. This program supports the UK’s transition to electric vehicles by reducing infrastructure costs for businesses.
