Save Money With Sustainable EV Chargers From Commercial Electricians

Claim back 75% of the total cost of your electric vehicle charging sockets with Datel Electrical.

It’s no mystery that the cost of living crisis and rising inflation has made it for many businesses and commercial dwellings over the past couple of years. So, finding solutions to increases in costs for our customers is something that we continue to strive for, making sure everyone who gets in contact with us has all of the information they need to save money wherever possible.

We have teamed up with Ozev (the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) as part of their Workplace Charging Scheme, offering schools and businesses the chance to claim up to 75% of the overall cost of installing EV charging ports.*

We offer a wide range of EV chargers, so no matter your needs or preferences, we will have the right product for you. that can be used domestically or commercially.

What Is The Workplace Charging Scheme?

Until March 2025, UK-based schools and businesses will be able to claim up to £350 per EV charging socket installed by commercial electrician Ozev-approved installers. Or £500 per parking space enabled with the relevant EV charging port supporting infrastructure (for up to 40 charging sockets).

Schools and businesses will be able to claim the cost of installing up to 40 electric vehicle charging points on their site(s).

Who’s eligible for the Workplace Charging Scheme?

Schools, businesses, charities, holiday rentals and public sector organisations will be able to apply for the scheme, across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The site that you want to install the EV chargers on must adhere to the following:

• You must own the property or have consent from the property owner
• Must have dedicated off-road parking within the premises
• The site has been surveyed by an installer before you apply for the grant
• Is installed by an authorised Ozev installer

You could also be entitled to the scheme if you work from home if you meet the following criteria:

• Your home is listed as your place of business with Companies House
• Recorded on your business is a non-domestic bill rate, issued by your local council or land and property services (LPS)
• You must have off-road parking
• The charger must be installed by an authorised Azev installer and must be authorised for both residential and commercial use

For your application to be approved, you must provide, one of the following:

• Companies House reference number for your business
• A VAT registration number
• A non-domestic bill rate, issued by, your local council or land and property services (LPS)

Please note, that charities, NHS surgeries and educational institutions may not have the above documentation and they will be able to upload alternative documentation.

Sites that aren’t eligible for the Workplace Charging Scheme:

• Sites outside of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Sites with parking facilities not designated for you
• Sole customer-use parking
• Parking facilities that are under construction (and are not yet built)
• Domestic property parking, if that place is not registered as a Companies House place of work
• Is the site previously claimed under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme or the Domestic Recharging Scheme?

How to apply for the EV Chargers Workplace Charging Scheme?

To apply for the new EV charging installation Workplace Charging Scheme, you can apply with the dedicated application form. If you’re successful you will be emailed a voucher code within five working days of the successful application.
The voucher will be valid for 180 days. Once your EV chargers have been installed, your installer (Datel Electrical’s team of commercial electricians) will claim the grant and charge you, once they’ve received the payment, which will be deducted from your final bill.
If your application is unsuccessful, you can appeal the decision.
How to apply for the EV Chargers Workplace Charging Scheme?
To apply for the new EV charging installation Workplace Charging Scheme, you can apply with the dedicated application form. If you’re successful you will be emailed a voucher code within five working days of the successful application.
The voucher will be valid for 180 days. Once your EV chargers have been installed, your installer (Datel Electrical’s team of commercial electricians) will claim the grant and charge you, once they’ve received the payment, which will be deducted from your final bill.
If your application is unsuccessful, you can appeal the decision.

Benefits Of Installing EV Chargers

• Smart charging capabilities – utilise cheaper energy tariffs and charge your vehicles when the rates are at their lowest
• Can be installed to utilise power from sustainable energy sources, including solar panel installations. If you don’t have solar panels installed at the time of your EV charger installation, they can switch to sustainable energy at any time
• Easy installation in an area that is of your convenience. EV charging stations can be installed on an interior or exterior wall of your building, or as stand-alone charging ports, whatever best suits you
• Pin code protection to help ensure only approved users can charge their vehicles with your new EV chargers
• Can be used for both domestic and commercial use

You will also benefit from:

• Increased employee satisfaction, giving employees who drive electric vehicles a secure space to charge their cars whilst at work can help improve happiness and satisfaction levels at work
• Depending on your business model, having EV chargers available at work can help to increase employee productivity, being able to return to the office in between or after client meetings to charge their cars, rather than seeking out a public charging station
• Improve your company’s environmental credentials, having electric vehicles and a place to charge them sustainably can help boost your company’s environmental and sustainability accreditations
• Future proof of your business. Get ahead of the curve and provide your staff with a place to charge their vehicles, while grants are available to help with the installation costs.

In our recent blog post, ‘Benefits of installing Zappi EV chargers, Devon’, we discussed the various advantages – have a read!

Get Your Workplace EV Chargers From Datel Electrical Today

Install EV chargers for your school or business at a discounted rate with the Workplace Charging Scheme with Datel Electrical commercial electricians, T&Cs apply.

Want to find out more about how Datel Electrical can help save you money with your new EV charging installations? Get in touch with our friendly team today at info@datelelectrical.co.uk or call us on 01803 874 074.

*T&Cs apply for more information contact our team.