How much does it cost to install a home EV charger in the UK?

A typical 7kW smart charger fitted at home starts from around £752 all-in — that includes the unit and standard installation. The final price depends on the charger model and how straightforward your install is (cable run, fuse board, and so on). You'll see an exact, fixed price before you book.

How long does a home EV charger installation take?

A standard installation usually takes about two to three hours. A certified installer comes to your home on a slot you choose, fits and tests the unit, and you pay on completion. No survey visit is normally needed first — pricing is based on the details you enter online.

Do I need off-street parking to have a charger fitted?

Yes. A home charger has to be mounted on a wall or post next to where the car is parked, so you need a driveway, garage, or allocated off-street space. If you only have on-street parking, home charging generally isn't possible and you'd rely on public or workplace charging.

Is there still a grant for home EV chargers in 2026?

For most homeowners with a driveway, the old grant ended in 2022 — you now pay the full price. The current EV chargepoint grant is aimed at people who rent, or who own a flat: it covers up to 75% of the cost (capped at £350). If that's you, factor it into the quote.

Do I need a 7kW or a 22kW charger at home?

For almost every home, 7kW is the right choice. It adds roughly 25–30 miles of range per hour — easily a full charge overnight — and works on a standard single-phase domestic supply. 22kW needs a three-phase supply that most homes don't have, and the car has to support it, so it's rarely worth it for home use.

What's the difference between a tethered and untethered charger?

A tethered charger has the cable permanently attached — plug straight in, no faff. An untethered (or 'socketed') charger has just a socket, so you use your own cable and it stays tidy when not in use; it's also future-proof if connector types change. Both are 7kW; it's down to preference.

Home EV Charger Installation: Cost, Process & What to Know (UK 2026)

Switching to an electric car is one decision. Where you charge it is the one that quietly decides how much you'll actually save. Charge at home overnight and you'll pay a few pence a mile; rely on public rapid chargers and you can pay ten times that.

So a home charger is usually the single best money-saving move an EV owner can make. The question most people ask first is simply: what does it cost to get one fitted? Here's an honest 2026 breakdown — the price, what moves it, the process, and who can still get help paying for it.

Just want a price? Get an instant, fixed-price quote for a home EV charger in under a minute — 7kW smart charger, free fitting, from around £752. (Installed by ClickMechanic; we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.)

How much does it cost to install a home EV charger?

A 7kW smart charger, professionally fitted, starts from around £752 all-in — that price includes the charger itself and standard installation. Most homes fall in the £750–£1,100 range depending on the model you choose and how simple the job is.

Crucially, that's a fixed, upfront price — you see the exact figure for your property before you commit, rather than a vague "from" number that balloons on the day.

What affects the price

A few things move the number up or down:

The charger model. Entry-level units (e.g. Evec) sit at the bottom of the range; tariff-clever or solar-ready chargers (Ohme, MyEnergi Zappi) cost a little more.
Cable run. The further the charger is from your fuse board, the more cabling and labour — a charger right next to the consumer unit is cheapest.
Your fuse board. Older boards sometimes need a small upgrade or an extra protective device to meet current wiring regs.
Tethered vs untethered. A tethered unit (cable attached) is marginally dearer than a socketed one, but more convenient.

Which charger should you get?

For the overwhelming majority of homes, the answer is a 7kW smart charger — and that's what reputable installers fit as standard:

7kW (32A) adds roughly 25–30 miles of range an hour. Plug in at night, leave with 100%. It runs on a normal single-phase domestic supply.
22kW sounds better but needs a three-phase supply most homes don't have, and most cars can't accept it on AC anyway — rarely worth it at home.

"Smart" matters too: a smart charger lets you schedule charging for cheap overnight tariffs (and is required under UK smart-charging rules), which is where the real savings come from.

Is there a grant?

Be wary of out-of-date advice here. The old grant for homeowners with a driveway ended in 2022 — if that's you, you pay the full price.

The grant that does still exist in 2026 is the EV chargepoint grant, aimed at people who rent or own a flat. It covers up to 75% of the cost, capped at £350. If you're a renter or flat-owner, factor that in. (For the wider picture on EV incentives, see our guide to the Electric Car Grant 2026.)

The installation process

It's more straightforward than most people expect:

Get an instant quote — enter your property details online for a fixed price. No surveyor visit needed first.
Pick your charger and a day — choose the unit and a weekday slot that suits you.
Fitted in about two hours — a certified local installer arrives in your window, fits and tests the unit, and you pay on completion.

Most installs come with free fitting included, a workmanship warranty, and a manufacturer device warranty.

Is it worth it? The per-mile maths

This is where it pays for itself. Charging at home on an EV night tariff costs roughly 2p a mile; public rapid charging is closer to 20p a mile — about ten times more. Over a year that difference runs to hundreds of pounds, and a fitted charger also adds a feature buyers increasingly look for when you come to sell.

For the full ownership picture — purchase, charging, tax, insurance and servicing — see the real cost of owning an electric car, and if you're still weighing fuel types, our petrol vs diesel vs hybrid vs electric comparison has the per-mile numbers.

Where to get a home charger fitted

If you've got off-street parking and want a fixed price in under a minute, you can get an instant quote for a home EV charger installation — 7kW smart chargers, free fitting, certified installers, from around £752.

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