Guide
EV Charging Infrastructure
Install EV chargepoints and access government grants.
UK-wide
Install EV chargepoints to comply with Building Regulations and attract customers. You can get government grants to help with costs. OZEV-approved installers must be used for grant eligibility.
- Check Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) grants for business installations
- New buildings with 10+ parking spaces must have EV charging (Building Regs Part S)
- Use only OZEV-approved installers for grant eligibility
- All chargepoints must have smart functionality from July 2022
- Follow BS EN IEC 61851 standards for safety
- Public chargepoints need contactless payment and reliability
- Scotland has different regulations (Section 7)
Installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure can help your business attract customers and meet Building Regulations requirements. Government grants are available to help with installation costs.
Smart charging
All chargepoints installed from July 2022 must have 'smart' functionality allowing demand management. This helps balance grid load and can reduce electricity costs through off-peak charging.