What the Solar + EV Charging Bundle delivers
Combining rooftop solar PV with workplace EV charging delivers near-zero marginal-cost electricity for farm fleet electrification. As UK farms electrify ATVs, light pickups, and eventually tractors, the solar+EV bundle has become the standard infrastructure stack.
Standard Solar + EV Charging Bundle scope
The bundle typically includes: 100-300 kW rooftop PV (matched to farm baseload + EV charging demand); 2-6 workplace chargers at 7-22 kW AC plus optionally 50 kW DC for tractor charging; battery storage 100-200 kWh for time-shift; intelligent EV charging management routing PV surplus to active chargers; monitoring portal showing PV generation, battery state, EV charging status.
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For a typical farm install: 200 kW PV + 4 × 22 kW workplace chargers + 110 kWh battery. Capex roughly £290,000 + £14,000 + £55,000 = £359,000. OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme grant up to £2,000 (capped at £500 × 4 sockets since 1 April 2026). 100% AIA against £345,000 of qualifying plant and machinery delivers approximately £86,000 year-one tax saving. Net effective project cost: £271,000. Annual savings: PV generation £39,500 + diesel-to-EV cost reduction £14,000+ = £53,500. Simple payback 5.1 years after AIA.
Why specify the parts together
Specifying the parts together keeps one G99 grid connection application, one monitoring portal and one set of warranties. Ask each installer to price the combined scope and the parts separately so you can compare.
Before you ask for quotes
Gather your half-hourly meter data and a short brief on your goals: fleet electrification plans, supplier-audit requirements, capital position and planned building work. Ask each installer for a desk feasibility study and what it costs. This site is independent guidance, not an installer: send your details through the form and we reply by email.
Common questions
What's the total capex for a typical Solar + EV Charging Bundle?
Varies by farm scale. e chargers + 110 kWh battery. . The installer delivers fixed-price proposals of receiving meter data.
Can the Solar + EV Charging Bundle be financed?
Yes — asset finance over 5-10 years for the entire bundle is typically EBITDA-positive from month one for installs with strong daytime baseload. PPA available for systems above 250 kW. Capital purchase with 100% AIA for incorporated farms.
How long does the bundle take from contract to commissioning?
Most bundles complete in 6-9 months from contract signature. The longest item is typically DNO G99 grid connection (6-14 months on most rural feeders, running in parallel). Physical install on-site is typically 4-8 weeks.
Is the bundle eligible for AIA tax relief?
Plant and machinery components (panels, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pump units) are 100% AIA eligible up to the £1m annual cap. Building fabric (re-roofing, structural reinforcement) typically isn't but may have other tax treatment. A good installer provides itemised invoices supporting clean accountant claim.