Electric-vehicle registrations rose by 40 % last year, and the Treasury is still underwriting every domestic or workplace charger through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). For any spark who masters EV charging point installation, that translates into £200-£300 profit per job—often earned before lunch. Add the eco-buzz, plus higher house values for homes with charge points, and it is clear why EV charging point installation is the most lucrative add-on skill an electrician can pick up.
How OZEV Funding Works
EV Homecharge Scheme (EVHS)
- 75 % off unit + labour, capped at £350
- One grant per eligible vehicle, maximum two per household
- Only smart chargers qualify
Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
- Up to 20 dual-socket posts per business
- £350 per socket discount
- Application must be started by the employer, not the installer
Installers simply upload invoices and compliance photos to the OZEV portal; payments usually arrive within six weeks .
Four Steps to EV Charging Point Installation Success
- Join a CPS – NICEIC, NAPIT or similar.
- Complete City & Guilds 2921-31 with Elec Training (design, install, test).
- Register with every charger OEM—Rolec, Pod Point, etc.
- Apply for your OZEV installer ID—no ID, no grant.
A 2023 Applied Energy study found certified installers cut post-handover electrical faults by 62 % versus generalist electricians . Qualification really does matter.
Your First Five Installations: A Proven Workflow
- Site survey – verify earthing, consumer-unit capacity and Wi-Fi signal.
- Transparent quote – list price minus grant so clients see the saving.
- Documentation – photograph serial numbers and meter tails for OZEV evidence.
- Smart-tester log – record load, RCD trip times and Zs.
- Same-day submission – keep cash-flow positive.
FAQs After Your Electrician Course
Do I need separate approval for each charger brand?
Yes. Your City & Guilds cert proves competence, but OEMs still insist on a short online induction.
Can one property claim two grants?
Yes—limit is two vehicles per household, not per address.
What’s the going rate?
Straightforward installs average £250 labour; three-phase upgrades push earnings higher.
Course Highlight: City & Guilds 2921-31 at Elec Training
Our five-day EV charging point installation module covers:
- Smart-charger diversity calculations
- BS 7671 Section 722 compliance
- OZEV paperwork walk-through
- Live testing with Rolec Charge Check and multifunction tester
Graduates finish with an OZEV-ready portfolio and a guaranteed first placement—support unique to Elec Training.
Create a Future-Proof Revenue Stream
Analysts forecast that 50 % of new cars sold by 2030 will be plug-in hybrid or fully electric. Locking in EV charging point installation skills now secures decade-long earning power. Book your place, start claiming grants tomorrow, and watch your invoice totals surge.
Internal Link for Fast-Track Up-skilling
If you already hold your 18th Edition and want to accelerate into this niche, check our nvq level 3 electrical fast track route—perfect for adding specialist competence while you earn.