Vehicles Eligible for the OZEV Residential Chargepoint Grant (Updated December 2025)
The UK OZEV Residential Chargepoint Grant (ORCG) allows eligible households to reduce the cost of installing a home EV charger. One of the most common questions we receive is whether a specific vehicle qualifies. The answer depends on whether that vehicle appears on the official OZEV eligible-vehicle list.
What does “eligible vehicle” mean for the OZEV home charger grant?
OZEV does not approve chargers based on brand alone. Instead, the grant is linked to the presence of an eligible electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle at the property.
The official list is published by the UK government as a downloadable CSV and is periodically updated. The version referenced here was updated on 18 December 2025.
Vehicle categories covered by the OZEV list
The current eligibility list spans a very broad section of the UK market, including:
- Battery-electric cars (BEVs)
- Plug-in hybrid cars (PHEVs)
- Electric and plug-in hybrid vans
- Electric motorcycles
- Purpose-built electric taxis
This means the grant is relevant not only to private homeowners, but also to company-car drivers, salary-sacrifice users, and drivers transitioning from PHEVs to full EVs.
How installers use the eligibility list
When applying for the OZEV Residential Chargepoint Grant, approved installers are required to:
- Confirm the vehicle make and model against the latest OZEV eligibility file
- Record evidence of ownership, lease, or confirmed order
- Submit the grant claim after installation via the OZEV portal
This is why model naming accuracy matters—minor differences in trim or drivetrain can affect how a vehicle appears in the database.
What this means when choosing a home EV charger
If your vehicle appears on the OZEV list, the next step is selecting the right charger for your usage, not simply the cheapest unit.
| Vehicle type | Typical charging consideration | Expert recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Battery-electric cars | AC onboard charger limit (7 kW vs 11 kW) | Match wallbox power to vehicle capability |
| Plug-in hybrids | Smaller batteries, shorter dwell times | 7 kW smart charger is usually sufficient |
| Electric vans | Higher daily mileage, tighter schedules | Prioritise reliability and load management |
Where to find the official eligible-vehicle file
The definitive source is the UK government’s OZEV publication:
- Title: Vehicles eligible for OZEV residential chargepoint grants
- Last updated: 18 December 2025
- Format: CSV download
We always recommend checking the latest version before ordering a charger, especially if your vehicle is newly launched or recently facelifted.
