If you are eligible for the OZEV grant, the cost of a charge point starts from around £400- £500 fully installed, after the grant.
Prices are usually based on a ‘standard install’, which, by definition, should cover most installs. But extra costs can be involved, for example, if more cabling is required to reach the fuse box or if you would prefer your installer to run the cable underground instead of along the bottom of your wall. Occasionally, there could be other electrical equipment that needs to be upgraded in order to install the charger in line with the regulations.
Any extra cost will be included in the quote from your installer.
If you’re Scottish, you’re in luck. Not only can you be eligible for the £350 OZEV grant, but you could also be eligible for up to £300 from the ‘EST’ grant, administered by the Energy Saving Trust.
In order to claim the EST grant, your install must be completed by an EST approved installer. Any installer that you connect with through Rightcharge in Scotland will be EST approved.
One thing to note – The OZEV grant is claimed by the installer, and is knocked off the price, whereas you claim the EST grant yourself following the install. You will need to request approval from the EST too before the install is carried out.
