Research at OZEV

Supporting emerging technologies which the UK can exploit and lead globally, where full commercial funding is not otherwise available.

Supporting innovation to put the UK at the forefront of the design, manufacture and use of zero emission vehicles.

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) funds and manages a programme of industry-led research and development to support emerging technologies to capture the environmental and economic benefits of the transition for the UK.

The government is committed to accelerating the pace of change in zero emission vehicle (ZEV) technology and contributes to the funding of a range of innovative research and development activities. OZEV is focused on identifying and supporting emerging technologies in both the vehicles and their infrastructure to:

  • support growth of the UK’s automotive, ZEV infrastructure and energy sectors
  • increase and accelerate the introduction of zero emission vehicles by addressing challenges and barriers
  • help the UK reduce CO2 and other emissions caused by road transport

We set competitions to fund collaborative research and development. The scope and criteria is created with input from a wide range of stakeholders. Project bids are assessed independently by a panel of industry experts and are required to be co-funded by the private sector.