How EC Charging and OZEV Grants Can Transform Your Workplace EV Strategy
As electric vehicles rapidly become the norm for businesses, fleets and destination sites such as hotels or retail parks, the cost of installing high-quality EV charging infrastructure often comes up as a key concern. Thankfully, UK government-backed OZEV grants, including the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), make cutting-edge EV charging solutions more affordable — especially when paired with premium commercial products like those from EC Charging. find-government-grants.service.gov.uk+1
What Are OZEV Grants?
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) administers a range of grant programmes designed to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure across the UK. For businesses and workplaces, the most relevant scheme is the Workplace Charging Scheme. Under this programme:
Organisations can receive financial support to help cover the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargepoints at their sites. find-government-grants.service.gov.uk
The scheme provides up to 75 % of the purchase and installation costs, capped at £350 per socket. GOV.UK
You can claim funding for up to 40 sockets across all sites per applicant, potentially delivering up to £14,000 in support.
This can significantly reduce the upfront investment required for businesses looking to electrify fleets, support staff EV use, or offer charging at destination sites. find-government-grants.service.gov.uk
Why This Matters for Businesses
Installing EV chargers without grant support can be costly — especially for larger workplaces, multi-site organisations, or businesses that want to offer high-quality charging experiences for staff, customers or visitors. OZEV grants make it cost-effective to:
Improve employee benefits and workplace amenities.
Support electrification of company fleets (vans, cars, light commercial vehicles).
Attract EV-driving customers at retail parks, hotels, leisure facilities and other destinations.
Beyond the direct cost savings, workplace charging infrastructure can help businesses meet environmental goals, support net-zero commitments, and strengthen sustainability credentials within supply chains and tender applications.
How EC Charging Products Fit In
EC Charging offers a range of commercial charging solutions that are ideal for businesses benefitting from OZEV grant schemes: EC Charging