The cost of having an electric vehicle charger installed at your domestic or commercial property will depend on various factors. Each EV charger manufacturer has different price points, so the brand you choose to have installed will affect the overall cost. 

The charger type will also impact the cost, for example, a 3.6 kW charger will be cheaper than a 22 kW charger. This is because it has a smaller battery capacity, and would take much longer to charge a vehicle to full battery. For a free site survey and quote for an EV install at your home or business, complete the quote form on our website or contact us at 07974 434 603.

Cost Effective: Having an EV charging point installed at your home or place of work is much more cost-effective in comparison to using public charging stations. Although having a charge point installed will require an initial investment, you can expect long-term savings due to it being up to 5x less than using a rapid public charging point.

Convenience: having a charger installed at your home or business will allow you to charge your electric car when you’re busy, such as sleeping, relaxing or working. This would mean no more sitting and waiting at a public charging point, waiting for your electric car to reach a sufficient battery charge. Not to mention, no more queuing at a busy EV charging point or station, making owning electric vehicles hassle-free.

Increased Property Value: with EVs becoming increasingly popular, more people require an EV charging point installed at their home or business premises. By having one installed, your property becomes more desired therefore increasing the value if you ever come to sell in the future. 

Smart Charging: with an EV charger at home, you can schedule and control the charge point from a smart device. This means you can take advantage of the off-peak pricing, allowing you to save even further on electricity costs. 

Solar Integration: by having solar panels and battery storage installed, you can power your vehicle using renewable energy. Not only will this reduce electricity costs, but you also commit to a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle, due to using fewer fossil fuels.

A standard EV charger installation takes anywhere between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the installation. Some factors which may contribute towards the time taken are the existing electrical setup in your home, where it’s being installed, the type of charger, and how many.

There are 6 government grants available for EV chargers for home and business owners in the UK. These grants include:

1. Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for renters and flat owners: get up to 75% off the cost to buy and install a home charge point, up to £350.
2. Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for households with on-street parking: you can get up to 75% discount on buying and installing a charger, up to £350.
3. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for staff and fleets: covers 75% of the cost of work up to £15,000, and you can get up to £350 per charge point installed with £500 per parking space with supporting infrastructure. 
4. Electric Vehicle Chargepoint and Infrastructure Grant for landlords: you can get 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, up to £350. You can get up to 200 grants per annum for residential properties, and up to 100 for commercial properties.  
5. Workplace Charging Scheme: up to 75% of the cost of an EV charger installation, up to a maximum of £350 per socket, and 40 sockets across all sites. 

Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions: up to 75% of the cost to buy and install charge points with a maximum of £2,500 per socket and 40 charge points across all sites.

Typically in the UK, you don’t need planning permission to install an electric vehicle charger at your home as it falls under permitted development rights. However, there are some cases where you may need planning permission including if your home is a listed building, in a conservation area or if the installation requires modifications to your driveway. It’s always a good idea to check with your local planning authority to confirm specific requirements for your home.

Yes, EV chargers are compatible with solar panels meaning you can fully charge your EV with renewable solar energy. By integrating solar panels with your EV charger, you can expect to reduce your carbon footprint, alongside your energy costs significantly. One thing you will need to consider is a PV inverter to convert the solar energy from DC (direct current) to AC (alternating current). Most installations will have an inverter, but it’s always wise to double-check.