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• Residential approved chargepoint model list
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For any queries on chargepoint authorisation, contact ChargepointApprovals@dft.gov.uk.

Documents required

The following documents are required for each model you want to register:be approved.

• warranty document
• declaration of conformity certificate
• operating manual
• statements regarding the cybersecurity of the chargepoint

The following sections describe the requirements for each of these documents:

Warranty document

To be approved by OZEV, the warranty document must include:

• a statement that confirms that the minimum operational life of the chargepoint is 3 years from the date of installation
• a statement that confirms that the warranty is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of installation
• a statement that confirms that any on-site assistance, repairs and replacements are provided for free
• a statement that confirms that the warranty covers both parts and labour
• an explanation of the procedures for the customer to seek the manufacturer’s assistance, including contact details of the manufacturer (or the third party that provides assistance)
• a list of the evidence necessary for the customer to obtain the manufacturer’s assistance
• a list of the exclusions and caveats that make the warranty inapplicable

Declaration of conformity

Each chargepoint model submitted to OZEV for approval must be accompanied by either:

• an EC declaration of conformity certificate for CE marking, drafted in accordance with EC Directive 768/2008/EC Annex III
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The EC declaration of conformity or Declaration of Conformity for UKCA marking must include a statement by the manufacturer that demonstrates that each of the chargepoint models for which the OZEV approval is sought fulfils the requirements of the British standards and regulations referenced in the relevant technical specification(s):the:

• residentialResidential chargepoints: minimum technical specification
• commercialCommercial chargepoints: minimum technical specification

To ensure equipment meets the minimum technical specification, we recommend that manufacturers consider getting third-party certification by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)-accredited laboratory, or equivalent, before applying.

Operating manual

The operating manual must include:

• an index
• a safety information notice which summarises the risks associated to the installation and use of the chargepoint and explains how to prevent them
• a conceptual design and/or manufacturing drawing, with corresponding description and instructions, for the operation of the chargepoint
• a list of the buttons, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and icons displayed on screen (if any) to explain the charging status of the chargepoint – this shall include a list of the potential errors and warnings and the actions necessary to address them
• step-by-step instructions for installers for the correct installation and set-up of the chargepoint
• an explanation of the charging modes available for users to recharge their electric vehicles
• if provided, a description of the set-up and operation of the back-end software and/or the associated smartphone application
• a summary factsheet or table that lists all the technical specifications of the chargepoint, such as rated power and current, sockets, dimensions and weight, operative conditions and protections available
• instructions on how to dispose of the chargepoint properly
• contact details of the manufacturer for users and installers to seek assistance

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To registergain approval for product variants you should contact ChargepointApprovals@dft.gov.uk and provide the following information:

• the name of any chargepoint variant already registeredapproved withby OZEV
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• the details of how these variants differ from each other
• an updated declarationDeclaration of conformityConformity to confirm that all associated certificates cover all the model variants listed

OZEV will review applications and inform the applicant if individual applications are required.

Manufacturer responsibilities

On-site warranty requirements

It’s the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure that a valid 3-year on-site warranty is provided to the applicant at– either via the timeinstaller ofor installationdirectly – eitherat via the installertime orof directly.installation.

If the manufacturer plans to meet OZEV’s warranty requirements through partners, resellers or installers, this must be explained in the warranty document.

The manufacturer is expected to honour this warranty by:

• providing on-site assistance to applicants
• attempting to repair chargepoints directly at the applicant’s site(s) – ifshould this is not be possible or if additional work is required, manufacturers must either attempt to fix the chargepoint at their own premises or replace it at no extra cost to the applicant

If the manufacturer requires the applicant to return parts of the chargepoint to them, the applicant is not liable for the costs associated with doing so.

Required standards and penalties for misconduct

Manufacturers must:

• monitor for any changes to the minimum technical standards
• inform OZEV if their charging equipment no longer meets the required standards

OZEV reserves the right to take whatever action it deems appropriate if there is any evidence of:

• scheme requirements not being upheld
• fraudulent activity
• misuse of government funding by any party

This may include removal of specific (or all) manufacturer’s chargepoint models from the eligibleapproved chargepoint list.

What to do when standards change

OZEV requires that EV chargepoints meet the latest versions of the standards specified in the minimum technical specification for equipment. OZEV is not able to ‘grandfather’ eligibilityapprovals to earlier versions.

Manufacturers should therefore ensure they have a process to enable them to identify any changes to the standards listed and a process to assess whether this would affect their chargepoints.

If the versions of the standards referred to in the minimum technical specification change, OZEV may require a statement or evidence from a manufacturer confirming that their existing eligibleapproved equipment meets the new standards. OZEV will contact manufacturers with precise instructions should the minimum technical specification change.

Where a manufacturer is unable to demonstrate that their equipment meets the requirements of an update to the minimum technical specification, it will be removed from the list of eligibleapproved EV chargepoints.

The removal of such equipment from the list may coincide with the withdrawal of an old standard, but OZEV reserves the right to perform this at an earlier date.

Use of OZEV logo

Manufacturers may not use the OZEV logo, which is for government use only. They can state that their equipment is OZEV-grant eligible.