Save on electric vehicle home charge points

Key eligibility criteria:

• Your vehicle must be a government approved ultra-low emmission vehicle (ULEV) 
• You must own, lease or have ordered an approved vehicle 
• You must be resident at the property you are getting the charge point installed 
• You must live in a multi-unit property, such as homeowners who live in flats or people in rental accommodation
• You must arrange to have your charge point installed by an OZEV home charge scheme approved installer, such as Octopus Energy

See the full list of eligibility criteria, visit Gov.uk.

The Octopus Energy application process will guide you to provide the right documentation required to obtain the OZEV grant, which Octopus will acquire on your behalf. The team at Octopus will be on hand throughout the sign-up  process to support and advise. 

We’ve outlined the process and typical timeframes for application and installation below, but this will vary person to person.

Day 1: Register your interest 

Use the link below and Octopus Energy will be in touch with next steps. 

Day 2-5: Grant guidance 

You will need to prove you are eligible for the OZEV grant by providing details that show you meet the necessary criteria. 

Day 6-8: Survey and quote 

The application process will ask you to provide information regarding the installation site and your charge point preferences. Once you've completed the application form, Octopus Energy will share a quote. 

Day 10: Payment 

Pay when you're ready. Your payment will be made to Octopus Energy, not to us. 

Day 25: Installation

We'd recommend that you allow for approximately two weeks between your payment being received and your charge point being installed. 

You can expect to have your charge point installed within four weeks of beginning the application process, but this will largely depend on how long you take to complete the application paperwork. 

No. Octopus Energy will apply for the OZEV grant on your behalf but you'll need to provide them with some information to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.

When choosing your home charge point it's important to consider how you're going to use it. Are you more likely to fully charge your vehicle overnight, or will you just have time for a quick 10 minute top-up?

Octopus Energy offer a range of chargers, all of which are OZEV approved. There's a broad range of charge points to choose from ranging from £500 to £1250 (without the OZEV grant and our discount).

Fast Charging - 7kW

7kW chargers are the most commonly found - either in public or at home. The charge points you typically see outside cinemas, hotels and shopping centres. These will fully charge a 40kWh Nissan Leaf from flat in approximately 6 hours.

Fast Charging - 22kW

22kW chargers are becoming increasingly popular. However, it's important to check that your vehicle is able to be charged at that speed; the charging speed is governed by the in-car charger which limits the amount of power that can be drawn from the charge point.  You also need to have a 3-phase supply at your home, which is unusual. With a 22kW charger, a 100kWh Tesla Model S can be charged from flat to full in 5 hours.

Rapid Charging - 50kW+

These are for when you want a quick top-up of energy. These types of chargers are dotted around the country, particularly on motorways. A rapid charger can charge a 40kWh Nissan Leaf from flat to 80% full in 30-40 minutes. These types of chargers aren't as commonly installed at home.

Please contact Octopus Energy directly with any application or charge point related questions:

• Email: charging@octoes.com
• Phone: 0808 1967511
• More information available at: https://octopus.energy/contact-us/#

We have teamed up with Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s fastest-growing energy technology companies, to help you confidently choose the right charging technology for your electric vehicle.