{"id":10688,"date":"2022-04-26T14:53:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T13:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evwired.com\/?p=10688"},"modified":"2022-04-26T14:53:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T13:53:27","slug":"guide-to-the-new-olev-grant-from-april-2022-onwards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vigorous-keller.95-172-16-185.plesk.page\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/guide-to-the-new-olev-grant-from-april-2022-onwards\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To The New OLEV Grant \u2013 From April 2022 Onwards"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK government\u2019s OLEV\/EVHS grant has recently been updated. From the 1st April 2022, owners of single-use properties are no longer eligible to apply for the home-charge scheme, unless the property is classed as rented accommodation. However, even though single-use property home owners and mortgage owners are no longer eligible to apply, the government has introduced new grants that are now available for landlords of rented properties, flat owners, and tenants of rented accommodation. <\/p>\n

In this post we will explain everything that you need to know about the recent changes made to the OLEV grant, who is eligible to apply, and how this grant can be claimed. Looking for a new charging cable? Check out our range of bestselling Type 2 charging cables<\/b><\/a>, available with a free 5-year guarantee.<\/p>\n

What is the OLEV grant?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) grant is similar to the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) government grant. The OLEV incentive was created to help EV 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

Similar to the previous home-charge scheme, the new OLEV grant offers drivers up to \u00a3350 off the installation costs of a domestic smart charger, and is available for one charge point per vehicle and household. However, unlike the former grant a second charge point will not be covered by this grant.<\/p>\n

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How long is the new OLEV grant available for?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The UK government have recently amended the OLEV grant, stating that this incentive is available from the 1st April 2022 for tenants and landlords of mixed-use accommodation buildings. All government grants for owned or mortgaged single-use properties have now expired. <\/p>\n

The new grant applies to all occupants of rented accommodation, as well as owners of flats and apartment blocks. It is not clear for how long this offer will be available, as there is currently no expiration date for this grant, so it\u2019s probably better to apply sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

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Am I eligible for the new OLEV grant?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The new OLEV grant is open to all tenants and landlords who live in or own rented properties such as flats and apartment blocks, as well as occupants of rented single-use accommodation \u2013 all with reserved off-street parking. EV drivers are eligible for this incentive as long as they match the following criteria:<\/p>\n