EV Charging Point Installation: Grants, Training and Earnings Explained
Why EV Charging Point Installation Matters in 2025
Electric-vehicle sales jumped 40 % last year, and the UK government still offers generous g rants for every home or workplace charger installed. To meet demand, qualified sparkies can now earn £200–£300 per job while helping buyers claim the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) rebate. EV charging point installation is fast becoming the most profitable add-on skill in the electrical trade.
How OZEV Funding Works
EV HOMECHARGE SCHEME (EVHS)
- 75 % off unit + labour (max £350)
- One grant per eligible vehicle, up to two per household
- Only smart chargers qualify
WORKPLACE CHARGING SCHEME (WCS)
- Up to 20 dual-socket posts per business
- £350 per socket discount
- Applicant must be the business, not the installer
Installers submit invoices and c ompliance paperwork on the OZEV portal; payments land within six weeks.
Required Steps for EV Charging Point Installation Success
- Join a CPS – NICEIC, NAPIT or similar.
- Complete C & G 2921-31 with Elec training (covers design, install, test).
- Register with each charger brand (Rolec, Pod Point, etc.).
- Apply for your OZEV installer ID—no ID, no grant.
A recent peer-reviewed study finds that certified installers cut electrical faults by 62 % compared with generalist electricians .
Your First Five EV Charging Point Installation Jobs
- Survey the site; check earthing, CU capacity, Wi-Fi signal.
- Quote unit price minus grant so c ustomers see the saving.
- Photograph serial numbers and meter tails for OZEV evidence.
- Use smart-tester to log load and RCD trip times.
- Submit paperwork the same day—cash-flow stays healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need separate approval for every charger brand?
Yes. Your City & Guilds cert proves competence, but OEMs still run a short online induction.
Can a property claim two grants?
Yes—limit is two vehicles per household, not per address.
What’s the going rate?
Simple installs average £250 labour; tricky cable runs push earnings higher.
Course Highlight: C & G 2921-31 at Elec training Birmingham
Our five-day module covers:
- Smart-charger design and diversity calculations
- BS 7671 Section 722 compliance
- OZEV paperwork walkthrough
- Live testing with Rolec Charge Check + MFT
Graduates leave with an OZEV-ready portfolio and a guaranteed first placement—unique to Elec training Birmingham.
Create a Future-Proof Revenue Stream
Analysts predict half of all new cars sold in 2030 will be plug-in hybrids or fully electric. Adding EV charging point installation to your skill-set now locks in earnings for the next decade. Book your seat today, start claiming grants tomorrow, and watch your invoice totals surge.
Ready to plug into the opportunity? Enrol with Elec training today—your next profitable circuit starts here.
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