What is the OLEV grant? <\/h4>\n
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) grant, also referred to as the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) \u2013 is similar to the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) government grant. The OLEV incentive was created to help drivers with part of the installation costs of charging infrastructure at home, with the fitting of a smart wall box. This grant was created to help more drivers transition from fuelled to electric vehicles, in line with the UK government\u2019s pledge to stop all sales of new fuelled vehicles in 2030, and transition to pure EV\u2019s by 2040.<\/p>\n
The OLEV grant currently offers drivers up to \u00a3350 off the installation costs of a domestic smart charger, and is available for one charge point per vehicle, with no more than two vehicles per household.<\/p>\n
In Scotland an extra grant of up to \u00a3250 is also available through Energy Savings Trust Scotland<\/a>.<\/p>\n The UK government has recently updated the availability of the OLEV grant, stating that this incentive is now only available up until the 31st March 2022 for homeowners (including those with mortgages) living in single unit properties. <\/p>\n This applies to homeowners who live in bungalows, terraced, detached, or semi-detached houses. <\/p>\n After the 31st March it is likely that this grant may not be offered again, but the good news is that it\u2019s not too late if you would like to apply.<\/p>\n Yes, if you live in a flat or a rented single use property, the good news is that the OLEV grant will remain in place until further notice. You can find out more about the home-charge scheme here.<\/a><\/p>\n All EV drivers are eligible for this incentive as long as they match the following criteria:<\/p>\n Applying for the OLEV grant couldn\u2019t be easier. In order to claim this grant, you must first choose an approved installer (link listed above). Your installer will then check your information against the qualifying criteria and apply for the grant on your behalf. The installer will then proceed to quote the costs of the invoice, subtracting the grant amount at the time of billing, before claiming back the costs offered by the grant.<\/p>\n The costs of an EV smart charger will vary depending on your chosen installer and their installation fees. Your chosen installer will most likely recommend either a 3.6kW or a 7kW EV charger. Both of these power outputs are usually eligible for the OLEV grant. The 3.6kW smart charger offers around 15 miles per hour charged, and the 7kW provides around 25 miles per hour charged. The average cost of an EV charger \u2013 including installation, in the UK, is around \u00a31000 before the grant is applied. <\/p>\n With a vast array of information and all of the government grants currently available, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed, so we hope that this article has helped you better understand the OLEV grant. <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been considering swapping your fuelled car for an EV, with the OLEV grant expiring for homeowners at the end of March, there\u2019s no better time to make the transition. As EV\u2019s step into the future make the most of these grants while you still can, and by switching to an EV you could even save as much as \u00a31000 per year!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/evwired.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ed-harvey-9RZlFXzrANI-unsplash-1-1024x684.jpg\")
<\/p>\nHow long is the OLEV grant available for?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Can I apply for the OLEV grant if I live in a flat or rented property?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Am I eligible for the OLEV grant?<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nHow do I claim the OLEV grant?<\/b><\/h4>\n
How much does an EV home charging point cost?<\/b><\/h4>\n