FAQs
Do you have a question about electric vehicle charging or the OLEV grant? Hopefully you will find the answer here.
The Workplace Charging Scheme or WCS, is a voucher-based scheme designed to provide eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of EV charge points. Contributions are limited to 75% of purchase and installation costs, up to a maximum of £500 for each socket, up to a maximum of 20 across all sites for each applicant. You can apply for the scheme using the online application portal. If your eligibility check is successful, you will be issued a unique identification voucher code via email which you then pass to us prior to the installation date. WCS vouchers are valid for four months, therefore installation must be completed within this time. Vouchers will be issued confirming eligibility, but please be aware that until you receive a unique identification voucher code, there is no guarantee that you will receive the grant. During the survey, our engineer will find the best position for your EV car charger based on the position of your consumer unit, and where/how you park your vehicle. The engineer will let you know if this will be classed as a ‘standard installation’. If extra works are required such as trenching, extra cabling or work on the consumer unit, they will inform you and let you know how much the extra cost will be. Paperwork will be completed on site. If you are eligible for the OLEV grant, the registered keeper/lessee will be asked to complete and sign some paperwork. The engineer will then either fit the charger, or arrange another date to return to your property to do the installation. The engineer will provide a demonstration of the charger and answer any questions you may have. Our chargers come with a 3 year parts and labour warranty. Our lead time is usually 10 working days from application. Once you apply, we will arrange a day and time for one of our engineers to carry out a survey of your property and all being well, we will either install same day or book an installation date at your convenience. Before installing a charge point, one of our engineers will carry out a survey of your property. This involves checking the consumer unit is adequate and has a spare way for a charge point. We will also check your property’s maximum load demand and in some cases, you may be required to ask your utility provider for a meter tail exchange or upgrade. Don’t worry, we can talk you through the process. A standard installation must meet the following criteria: If for any reason your installation falls outside the above criteria for Standard Installation, there may be additional charges for any extra work required. These will be discussed at the point of survey. All of our vehicle charging points are installed in accordance with the IET Code of Practice.
We are approved installers for Rolec’s range of home charging points and commercial units . There is a wide range of products available, have a look at our products and if you’re not sure, get in touch with us and we will talk through your requirements. Still unsure? Contact us to discuss the options. To qualify for the OLEV Grant you must meet the following criteria: If you are eligible for the grant, we will do all the paperwork for the claim on your behalf once your new charge point is installed. The Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme (EVHS) is a government grant provided by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) to help with the cost of supply and installation of charge points in homes for people with electric or hybrid vehicles. Eligibility criteria apply. The following vehicles are currently eligible for OLEV funding (last updated January 2019) Eligible cars Eligible vans Eligible taxis 
On receiving your enquiry, we will contact you to schedule a suitable date and time for one of our engineers to come and carry out a survey.
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