OZEV

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles - the UK government body responsible for supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles, including EV charger grants and infrastructure policy.

What is OZEV?

OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) is a team within the UK Department for Transport and the Department for Business and Trade. It develops policy and administers grants to support the transition to electric vehicles and zero emission transport.

OZEV plays a crucial role in funding EV charging infrastructure across the UK.

OZEV Grant Schemes

OZEV administers several key funding programmes:

EV Chargepoint Grant (EVCG)

  • Up to £350 off home charger installation
  • Available to renters and flat owners (homeowners in houses excluded since April 2022)
  • Must use OZEV-approved installers and chargers

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

  • Up to £350 per socket (max 40 sockets)
  • For businesses, charities, and public authorities
  • Supports employee and fleet charging

Local EV Infrastructure Fund (LEVI)

  • Funding for local authority charging networks
  • Focus on areas without off-street parking
  • Supports on-street and community charging

OZEV Installer Requirements

To install grant-funded chargers, installers must:

  1. Be OZEV Approved - Listed on the approved installer register
  2. Use Approved Products - Chargers meeting OZEV specifications
  3. Provide Documentation - Evidence for grant claims
  4. Meet Safety Standards - Comply with electrical regulations
  5. Handle DNO Notifications - Submit G98/G99 applications as required

EV Charging and Grid Connections

As EV charger installations grow, grid connection considerations become important:

  • G98 Applications - Most domestic chargers fall under this simplified process
  • G99 Applications - Larger installations or multiple chargers may require this
  • SIP Accreditation - Enables efficient meter work alongside charger installation
  • V2G Readiness - Future-proofing installations for bidirectional charging

Our services support installers in meeting OZEV requirements while ensuring efficient grid connections.