Andersen backs expanded OZEV grant with new ‘Andersen Grant’

Andersen EV has welcomed last week’s expansion of the OZEV grant for home charger installations and is strengthening support for homeowners with an additional £50 contribution towards the installation of an Andersen charge point. 

Alongside this, CEO David Martell is urging the UK Government to reduce VAT on home charge points, noting that a cut from 20% to 5% would bring EV charging in line with other clean-energy technologies already benefitting from reduced VAT to encourage adoption.

Solar panels, heat pumps and certain battery storage systems are supported by reduced or zero VAT rates to make clean-energy improvements more affordable for households. Martell argues that home EV charge points should receive comparable treatment because home charging remains the most common and convenient way for drivers to power an electric vehicle.

Recent industry research* shows that 81% of EV drivers own a home charge point, underlining the importance of accessible and affordable domestic charging infrastructure. The typical cost of home charger installation ranges from £800 to £1,500, meaning VAT currently adds between £160 and £300 to the total bill for many households. 

Martell notes that VAT reform would provide an immediate financial benefit to consumers. Based on typical installation costs, reducing VAT on home EV chargers from 20% to 5% could cut the upfront price of a home installation by around £220, making access to charging infrastructure more attainable for households considering the switch to electric.

Calls for supportive fiscal measures are growing across the automotive and energy sectors, with industry bodies and consumer groups urging the Government to help lower the upfront cost of switching to electric.

“The expansion of the OZEV grant is a welcome and timely step that will make home charging more affordable for many households,” says Martell. “But if the UK wants to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, further action is required. Reducing VAT on home charge points would deliver a clear and immediate saving for consumers and bring EV charging in line with other clean-energy measures that already benefit from supportive tax treatment.”

The expanded OZEV grant, combined with Andersen’s own £50 contribution, will reduce financial barriers for homeowners and support continued national progress in the transition to cleaner transport.

“Targeted measures such as VAT reform would send a clear signal that the UK is committed to building long-term, high-quality charging infrastructure as the market continues to scale,” adds Martell.