How to Become an OZEV Authorised Installer for Residential & Commercial Chargepoints
To claim UK government funding for residential and commercial EV chargepoint installations, installers must be formally authorised by the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} (OZEV). This guide explains who can apply, what evidence is required, and how to maintain authorisation.
Only OZEV-authorised installers can claim grant funding on behalf of customers. Installations completed before authorisation are not eligible for grants.
1) Residential EV chargepoint grant schemes
- EV chargepoint grant for flat owner-occupiers and renters
- EV chargepoint grant for residential landlords
- EV infrastructure grant for residential car parks
- EV chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking
2) Commercial EV chargepoint grant schemes
- EV chargepoint grant for commercial landlords
- EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets
- Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)
3) Becoming an authorised installer representative
If you do not directly meet installer requirements, you may apply as an authorised installer representative. Representatives subcontract installations and submit claims on behalf of OZEV-approved installers.
- Subcontractors must already be OZEV-authorised installers
- You must notify the :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} (DVLA) of all subcontractors
- The representative remains fully responsible for compliance
4) Information required to apply
For authorised installers
- Company name and UK head office location
- Bank account details (name, account number, sort code)
- Competent Person Scheme (CPS) or ECA membership details
- Contact email and phone number
- Information for the public authorised installer list
For authorised installer representatives
- Company name and UK address
- Bank account details
- Names and OZEV numbers of subcontracted installers
- Public liability insurance (minimum £2 million)
- Contact details and installer list information
5) Accepted CPS and trade body memberships
Installers must hold recognised electrical accreditation.
| Installation type | Accepted schemes |
|---|---|
| Residential chargepoints | NICEIC (Domestic Installer / Approved Contractor), NAPIT (Domestic), SELECT (Scotland), OFTEC (domestic electrical) |
| Commercial chargepoints | NICEIC (Approved Contractor), NAPIT (Non-Domestic), SELECT (Commercial), ECA membership |
6) Maintaining your authorised installer status
To remain authorised, you must:
- Submit at least one valid grant claim every 2 years
- Remain registered with your original CPS or trade body
7) Core responsibilities of authorised installers
- Verify applicant eligibility before installation
- Install only OZEV-approved chargepoint models
- Test all chargepoints for safety and functionality
- Provide one compliant invoice per application
- Retain installation records for at least 3 years
- Notify the relevant DNO of every installation
- Issue a BS 7671 Electrical Installation Certificate
8) Notifying the Distribution Network Operator (DNO)
Installers must notify the local DNO of all EV chargepoint installations. Notifications may be submitted:
- Via individual online forms
- Or as a batch spreadsheet covering multiple installations
Guidance and templates are available via the :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} (ENA).
9) Penalties, audits and enforcement
OZEV may withhold payments, revoke authorisation, or pursue recovery of funds if installers engage in improper conduct, including:
- Unsafe or non-compliant installations
- Inflating costs to obtain higher grant levels
- Failure to notify DNOs
- Fraudulent or misleading grant claims
10) Updating company details after authorisation
Any changes to company name, bank details, or structure must be reported to the DVLA authorisation team.
- Company name changes may require re-verification
- New legal entities must reapply for authorisation
- Bank detail changes can take up to 6 weeks to process
