EV charger installation in Banbury

What an install involves

• A survey of your supply, consumer unit, earthing arrangement and where you park
• Choosing a suitable charger and location
• A dedicated circuit with the right protection, installed to BS 7671
• Notifying your network operator where required, then testing and certification

Government grants (OZEV), as of 2026

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has extended its home and workplace chargepoint grants for a final year, until 31 March 2027. In summary:

• Renters and flat owners with private off-street parking: up to £500 (75% of the cost, capped) towards one chargepoint
• Households with only on-street parking: up to £500 towards a cross-pavement solution
• Residential landlords: up to £500 per socket
• Workplaces (Workplace Charging Scheme): up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across all sites

There's currently no OZEV grant for owner-occupiers of houses with their own driveway. Grants require an OZEV-authorised installer and an eligible chargepoint, and you must apply and be approved before installation. Check the latest details on GOV.UK and the 2026 changes.

Steve is an OZEV-authorised (approved) EV charger installer, so eligible customers can claim the OZEV grants above where they qualify. Check your eligibility on GOV.UK before booking, as the application must be approved before the charger is installed.

New buildings

Many new homes and non-residential buildings must have EV charging infrastructure under Approved Document S.

Sources and further reading

• GOV.UK – Electric vehicle chargepoint grants
• GOV.UK – Changes to chargepoint grants from 1 April 2026
• GOV.UK – OZEV home and workplace grants terms and conditions
• GOV.UK – Approved Document S (EV charging in new buildings)
• IET – BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

General guidance only, based on the sources above. Last reviewed October 2026. It isn't a substitute for an inspection by a qualified electrician.