EV Conversion Registration (UK)

The plan with both the OSSEV^® and our MX-5e is to get them registered as EVs with the DVLA here in the UK. There is a DVLA online checker to see if a vehicle is registered as electric or not: https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

The DVLA currently use a 'radically altered points system' with the rules defined here: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/radically-altered-vehicles

Your vehicle must have 8 or more points from the table below if you want to keep the original registration number. 5 of these points must come from having the original or new and unmodified chassis, monocoque bodyshell or frame.

1. Send in your V5 log book.
2. The DVLA will send out a technical inspector to check your conversion.
3. They are looking for compliance with the 8-point system, at the quality of the conversion and for any safety issues. They will take photos and report back to DVLA.
4. The DVLA will then make a decision and change fuel type if you are successful.

If you fail in this process, then you are forced to go down the IVA route and this will result in a Q-plate in most cases.

• Don't drill holes in the bodywork and sub-frame.
• Bolt things using existing mounting holes and ensure they are designed to take any weight added.
• Use existing holes to run cables and colling pipes along the length of the car.
• Ensure you can easily swap the standard lighting with any custom lighting plan to add later.