Electric car charge points

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onestep
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Electric car charge points

Post by onestep »

We are considering installing an electric charging point for our let. Is there still a grant available? Any recommendations for installers/ types? Any do's and don't's?!
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Post by newtimber »

I don't think there are any grants unless you are buying an electric car.

We didn't buy one with an attached lead as there are different leads for different cars and a damaged lead is one more thing that needs repairing...

You do need a qualified electrician to install them - you want the 7kW charge really.
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Post by Norfolk Canary »

I think these will become a good selling aid going forward. My concern would be people losing the keys to turn them on and off.
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Post by dwtmill »

Your question inspired me to look at the cost of installing a domestic charging point for electric vehicles. My search revealed that government grants are available from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). Here are two links;

https://pod-point.com/guides/driver/olev-granthttps://www.gov.uk/government/collectio ... n-vehicles

Looks like there are two grants, one for domestic installations and one for business installations.cThe domestic grant is £350 and, good news for those who live in Scotland, there is an additional grant of £300 is also available.
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Post by ianh100 »

The cost is also fully deductible for tax purposes
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