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WCS and educate them about the application process. Being able to take them through the steps, from application through to claim, saves them money and offers added value. Even if they have come across the grant, your
proactive outreach could prove the timely nudge needed to book in the job and put your business in the driving seat for installations. It’s a win-win situation. But while education is one thing, savvy installers
should also be using the WCS as a sales tactic. After all, for a business maxing out the ceiling of 40 chargers installed simultaneously, the difference between using grant funding and not could be upwards of £14,000. By highlighting the cost savings available,
flagging the closing date of the scheme and positioning yourself as a facilitator, you can accelerate customer thinking and leverage the scheme for the most business benefit. A proactive approach is essential here, demonstrating your knowledge, ability and partnership approach will deliver the best possible results.
What do I need to take
advantage of the WCS? The WCS process is incredibly straightforward. Businesses apply through an online portal on the government website and receive a voucher code via email. The code is valid for 180 days, with any OZEV accredited installer approved to undertake the work. Once complete, the installer can use the code to claim the grant. In short, you don’t need anything specific to take
advantage of the WCS. You don’t need to apply, you don’t need to fill out any forms and you don’t
need to be approved. You simply need to be OZEV accredited, fully qualified to fit EV chargers and work in-line with the latest wiring legislation. With such minimal paperwork needed, it’s a guaranteed way to drive revenue into your business and save customers money.
What happens come April 2026? As the transition to electrification continues at pace, the government is committed to supporting the adoption of EVs, but is equally conscious of letting the industry stand on its own two feet. With vehicle prices falling, battery ranges increasing and charging infrastructure improving, EVs are beginning to dominate new vehicle registrations. As such, come April 2026, we’re unlikely to see
either of the grant schemes extend any further. Reactive installers will see this as a hit, inbound enquiries could drop as a result. The proactive installers, however, will have spent the previous 12 months leveraging the WCS to build relationships, accelerate their brand and position themselves as a driving force in the transition to electrification. What’s more, they’ll have built relationships with
wholesalers, kept up-to-speed with the latest devices available and undertaken the latest manufacturer training courses. In the short-term, it’s a guaranteed sales tactic.
In the long-term, it’s a helpful way to make EV charger installations a key capability of your business. But with just 12 months left until the opportunity disappears for good, there’s no time to waste.
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