OZEV updates grant portal guidance for car dealers and makers
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has updated its guidance on the zero emission vehicle grant portal, which car manufacturers and dealerships use to apply for and manage government grants. The update was published on 10 November 2026.
Audit of Electric Car Grant orders
The guidance on the Electric Car Grant (ECG) portal now states that 20% of orders will be audited. It also clarifies eligibility rules, validation requirements, the audit process, and the responsibilities of dealers and manufacturers.
Other points covered
- Guidance on how the definition of purchase price applies, including a change to the rules on interpolation family variants.
- New limits for plug-in van and truck grants.
- An updated limit for the wheelchair accessible vehicle grant.
- A section on portal user responsibilities, covering what to do when a dealer leaves the business or moves to a different dealership.
The page contains separate guidance for each of the grant schemes managed through the portal. Earlier revisions noted that the plug-in car grant is no longer available, except for wheelchair accessible vehicles. They also recorded rates of £2,500 for small vans and £5,000 for large vans, with a 1,000 order limit per end customer.
Dealerships and manufacturers that claim grants through the portal should review the current guidance, particularly the audit and eligibility sections, to make sure their order records and validation processes meet the requirements.
Source: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles · Image: Pixabay