OZEV Home Charge Grant
The UK government's OZEV Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) offers grants of up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home charger. To qualify you need:
- Own an eligible EV or plug-in hybrid
- Have off-street parking (driveway, garage, or dedicated parking space)
- Live in a flat, apartment, or rented property (homeowners with detached houses are no longer eligible since April 2022)
Your installer applies for the grant on your behalf — it's deducted from the installation cost.
Installation Costs
A typical home charger installation costs £800-1,200 including the unit. This covers:
- The charger unit itself (£500-950)
- Standard installation (£200-400)
- Consumer unit upgrade if needed (£150-300 extra)
- Cable run beyond 10m from fuse box (£5-10 per extra metre)
Home Charging vs Public Charging
Home charging on an overnight tariff costs just 7-12p/kWh — that's 2-3p per mile compared to 17-23p per mile at a public rapid charger. For 10,000 miles per year, home charging saves £1,200-1,500 compared to rapid charging only.
Which Charger Should You Choose?
- Best overall: Ohme Home Pro — best smart tariff integration, competitive price
- Best for solar: myenergi Zappi — unmatched solar diversion with three charging modes
- Best budget: Wallbox Pulsar Plus — full smart features at the lowest price
- Best design: Easee One — smallest and most minimalist