The UK is gearing up to meet its 2035 deadline to end the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, and the infrastructure needed to facilitate the EV adoption is racing to catch up. Mark Krull, Director at Logic4training explores how electricians with the right training and qualifications can future-proof their careers and expand their businesses by stepping into the EV charging space.
If you’re a qualified electrician and haven’t yet added EV charging to your services, now’s the time to take a serious look. Targets to decarbonise vehicles are powering up demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points like never before.
As of January 1, 2025, the UK had 73,334 public EV charging devices – a 37% increase (19,657 devices) from the previous year. Whether it’s homeowners wanting to charge on their driveways, businesses installing fleet infrastructure, or local authorities rolling out public charging hubs, the opportunities for electricians are huge – and growing. In fact, EV charging is shaping up to be one of the biggest growth areas the industry has seen in decades, with aims to reach 300,000 public charging points for 2030, the focus on expanding EV infrastructure is clear.
What’s driving the boom?
Government targets are a big part of the picture. The Future Homes Standard (FHS), which came into effect this year, mandates that all new-build homes be future-proofed with low carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. In tandem with FHS, Part S of the Building Regulations in England, every new dwelling with associated parking must have an EV charge point. If there are fewer parking spaces than dwellings, all available spaces must be equipped with charge points.
But it’s not just decarbonisation policy driving this change – it’s practical demand.
More people are making the switch to electric, and they need the infrastructure to support it. That means more charging points dispersed throughout all regions including homes, supermarkets, businesses, car parks and beyond. For every EV on the road, a safe and compliant way to keep it charged is necessary.
Despite this growth, regional disparities remain, with Greater London and the South East having a higher concentration of the UK’s on-street chargers compared to other regions. To tackle this disproportion, the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund aims to support local authorities in deploying chargers in underserved areas.
Making significant strides under this Government initiative, Brighton and Hove have announced a project to install 6,000 on-street EV charging points, addressing the needs of the 40% of households without private driveways.
Why electricians are in the perfect position
If you’re a qualified electrician, you’ve already got the core skills and knowledge to step into the EV charging space – and the option of becoming a grant scheme installer.
EV charge point installation involves understanding power requirements, load management and safe cable routing – routine work for most electricians. Upskilling with an EV charger installation course, places you at the forefront of delivering an in-demand service with a growing customer base.
What training do you need?
To install EV charge points legally and safely, especially if you want to access government grants through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), you’ll need specific training and certification.
Logic4training’s EV installation course is designed for experienced electricians looking to diversify. It covers the practicalities of charger installation, compliance with the IET Code of Practice and how to work with smart chargers and load balancing. On successful completion, you’ll be qualified to register with an OZEV-approved scheme and start offering installations straight away.
A gateway to low-carbon work
A low carbon future comes with many opportunities for electricians to embrace – adding EV charging alongside upskilling in other green technologies, such as Solar PV, battery storage and smart home energy management – technologies that complement each other – ensures a pipeline of stable work and a stable career.
The business case: more work, more value
If you’re running a business, you’ll know that margins matter. EV installations are a high-value service with great earning potential. The work is varied, from single domestic units to multipoint commercial jobs.
Get EV ready
Electricians are perfectly placed to lead the way as the UK switches to EV. The demand is there, the training is available and the business case speaks for itself. If you’re looking to create a new revenue stream or competitive edge, EV charging could be exactly what you’re after to future proof your career and expand your business.
