3rd May 2024
Written by Mitchell LakinNew OZEV Grant Ensures EV Transition towards 2035
Electric vehicle sales are increasing at an exponential rate, so much that as of February 2024 we had reached the landmark of 1 million fully electric vehicles on UK roads. This switch comes with a rapid change in infrastructure from the way grid networks are managed to how we utilize on-street parking. To help drivers and businesses get on board with these changes, the government has pushed out several grants like the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). Most recently, Technology and Decarbonisation Minister Anthony Browne has launched a new limited-time grant to give the education sector a significant edge ahead of our all-EV future.
EV Numbers in 2024
According to Zapmap, the UK has now surpassed 1 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with a further 620,000 plug-in hybrids on UK roads. In 2023, registrations of plug-in hybrid and battery-electric cars reached 452,000, a 41% increase compared to 2022. When sitting this against its 2019 figure, it shows a huge 528% growth in registrations, which can be seen in the following graph.
SMMT’s graph is also useful in showing the year-on-year growth in the proportion of fully electric vehicles, meaning a greater reliance on EV charging infrastructure will take hold. This trend is not without its evidence as several major brands are investing further in EV manufacturing.
Some standout examples are Nissan’s investment of £3 billion towards two new EV models at their Sunderland plant. Oxford’s EV industry is seeing an influx with BMW putting £6 million into building the next generation of Mini EVs. Also, Halewood and Ellesmere Port are witnessing significant growth with the help of Ford and Stellantis, respectively.
Between Now and 2035
‘EVs will make up between 62% and 86% of global car sales by 2030.’
This comes from The End of the ICE Age, a report led by RMI in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund. The sole fact that 2/3s of vehicles sold globally will be electric by 2030 is backed up by IEA, Systems Change Lab and University of Exeter, to name a few. However, they warn that, for EVs to dominate global car sales – which is what is needed to meet the UK’s 2035 goal – we must continue to solve infrastructure challenges to ensure an S-curve in sales.
‘Mass adoption of EVs will require regulatory support that advances installation of chargers in residential and commercial buildings,’ explains IEA. With circa 89% of charging stations having only private access, this shows increasing incentive for upcoming and existing sites to push charge points towards public use.
Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions
As of February 5th this year, the UK government launched a division of the WCS, specifically catered to the education sector and paid for by the Department of Transport. This offer includes:
- A discount of 75% off the charge points themselves and all accompanying installation;
- covers the cost up to £2,500 per socket;
- for a maximum of 40 sockets per site.
The scheme makes it clear that tariffs for charge point use can be set up by the site itself and can be changed at any point. Multi tariffs can also be set up so that staff pay less than visitors, for example.
To be eligible for this grant, those in the education sector must be either a state-funded school, academy, college or university. A crucial requirement for eligibility is that the site undergoes a site survey conducted by an authorized installer to confirm its ability to support EV charging.
Car Charged UK is experienced in delivering electrical work for schools across the UK, with work at High Fields Upper, Harthill Primary and Anston Park Junior School, to name a few. Our team is both an authorised installer and surveyor of sites across the whole of the UK. We not only assess whether your site is eligible but ensure our trusted and supported range of charge points are installed and maintained to a consistent standard. Find out more about how we can help here.
‘Funding is only available until March 2025 so I would strongly urge both councils and education providers to act quickly to take advantage of this grant,’ suggests Managing Director of AMP EV, Alasdair Croft. With just under a year remaining, schools and universities are encouraged to make the most of this investment while they can.
New OZEV Grant Ensures EV Transition towards 2035
Electric vehicle sales are increasing at an exponential rate, so much that as of February 2024 we had reached the landmark of 1 million fully electric vehicles on UK roads. This switch comes with a rapid change in infrastructure from the way grid networks are managed to how we utilize on-street parking. To help drivers and businesses get on board with these changes, the government has pushed out several grants like the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). Most recently, Technology and Decarbonisation Minister Anthony Browne has launched a new limited-time grant to give the education sector a significant edge ahead of our all-EV future.
EV Numbers in 2024
According to Zapmap, the UK has now surpassed 1 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with a further 620,000 plug-in hybrids on UK roads. In 2023, registrations of plug-in hybrid and battery-electric cars reached 452,000, a 41% increase compared to 2022. When sitting this against its 2019 figure, it shows a huge 528% growth in registrations, which can be seen in the following graph.
SMMT’s graph is also useful in showing the year-on-year growth in the proportion of fully electric vehicles, meaning a greater reliance on EV charging infrastructure will take hold. This trend is not without its evidence as several major brands are investing further in EV manufacturing.
Some standout examples are Nissan’s investment of £3 billion towards two new EV models at their Sunderland plant. Oxford’s EV industry is seeing an influx with BMW putting £6 million into building the next generation of Mini EVs. Also, Halewood and Ellesmere Port are witnessing significant growth with the help of Ford and Stellantis, respectively.
Between Now and 2035
‘EVs will make up between 62% and 86% of global car sales by 2030.’
This comes from The End of the ICE Age, a report led by RMI in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund. The sole fact that 2/3s of vehicles sold globally will be electric by 2030 is backed up by IEA, Systems Change Lab and University of Exeter, to name a few. However, they warn that, for EVs to dominate global car sales – which is what is needed to meet the UK’s 2035 goal – we must continue to solve infrastructure challenges to ensure an S-curve in sales.
‘Mass adoption of EVs will require regulatory support that advances installation of chargers in residential and commercial buildings,’ explains IEA. With circa 89% of charging stations having only private access, this shows increasing incentive for upcoming and existing sites to push charge points towards public use.
Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions
As of February 5th this year, the UK government launched a division of the WCS, specifically catered to the education sector and paid for by the Department of Transport. This offer includes:
- A discount of 75% off the charge points themselves and all accompanying installation;
- covers the cost up to £2,500 per socket;
- for a maximum of 40 sockets per site.
The scheme makes it clear that tariffs for charge point use can be set up by the site itself and can be changed at any point. Multi tariffs can also be set up so that staff pay less than visitors, for example.
To be eligible for this grant, those in the education sector must be either a state-funded school, academy, college or university. A crucial requirement for eligibility is that the site undergoes a site survey conducted by an authorized installer to confirm its ability to support EV charging.
Car Charged UK is experienced in delivering electrical work for schools across the UK, with work at High Fields Upper, Harthill Primary and Anston Park Junior School, to name a few. Our team is both an authorised installer and surveyor of sites across the whole of the UK. We not only assess whether your site is eligible but ensure our trusted and supported range of charge points are installed and maintained to a consistent standard. Find out more about how we can help here.
‘Funding is only available until March 2025 so I would strongly urge both councils and education providers to act quickly to take advantage of this grant,’ suggests Managing Director of AMP EV, Alasdair Croft. With just under a year remaining, schools and universities are encouraged to make the most of this investment while they can.