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UK EV charger costs · live data

Know what an EV charger really costs to install.

Live prices from real UK installs — not sales estimates. Get a transparent cost in 30 seconds, then match with a vetted, OZEV-approved installer near you.

Prices updated Jun 20265 providers trackedOZEV-approved network
Install cost estimateLIVE
Estimated installed cost
£8241,174
No grant — driveway homes excluded
Which charger?
Your home & parking
Distance from your fuse box
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No obligation · prices from real 2026 installs
Live install prices tracked across British Gas, Pod Point, Octopus Energy, E.ON Next, OVO Energy & 1,200+ independentsAvg UK install today: £1,073
How it works

From “what will this cost?” to a booked installer.

Three steps. No phone tag, no sales estimate inflated to pad a quote.

STEP 01

Get a real cost

Answer three questions. We price it against live data from thousands of recent UK installs — and check which grant you qualify for.

STEP 02

We qualify the job

Our assistant confirms your property, charger and timeline over chat, so installers quote on a job they can actually do.

STEP 03

Match & book

Get matched with up to 3 vetted, OZEV-approved installers near you. Compare fixed quotes and book — the grant comes off the price.

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UK average — 7kW home install
£1,073
Tracked monthly
Jun '26Jun '26
Pick the right charger

Most people don't need the expensive one.

The honest version — what each option costs, who it's for, and where people overspend.

Most homes

7kW untethered

~£1,073 installed (live avg)
Full charge overnight for nearly every EV
Plug in any cable — futureproof
Works on a standard home supply
Price a 7kW install
Two EVs / heavy use

22kW 3-phase

~£1,150 installed (live avg)
Faster, but needs a 3-phase supply
Worth it for two cars or a small fleet
Most homes can't use the full speed
Check if 3-phase fits
Tidiest look

Tethered unit

Not yet tracked
Cable attached — grab and plug
Best if you'll keep the same car
Slightly cheaper, less flexible
Compare tethered
The £500 grant, decoded

Renting or in a flat? You're probably owed up to £500.

The 2026 rules confuse everyone — homeowners with a driveway are out, but renters, flat owners and on-street parkers are in. Check your eligibility in 20 seconds.

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Why trust us

Built to be honest about cost — by design.

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Independent, not a reseller

We're not tied to any energy provider or installer. We don't sell chargers, so the cost you see isn't padded to fund a commission.

OZEV-approved installer network

Every installer we match you with is OZEV-approved and insured — the standard required to claim the government grant on your behalf.

Built on real, live install costs

Our prices come from a cost index we re-check every month against real UK installs — not a sales estimate or a marketing round-number.

No pushy sales calls

You get a transparent cost and matched quotes. There's no call-centre chasing you to close — you decide if and when to book.

Straight answers

EV charger costs & grants, explained.

How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home?

A typical 7kW home install in the UK is around £800–£1,200, including the charger unit and labour. If you qualify for the government grant it drops to roughly £500. Long cable runs from your fuse box or older wiring can add £150–£400.

How much would an electrician charge to install one?

It must be an OZEV-approved installer to qualify for the grant — not just any electrician. Labour is usually bundled into the fixed install price (most of the £800–£1,200), not charged separately by the hour.

Can I get a government grant for an EV charger?

From April 2026 the grant is up to £500 per socket — but homeowners with a driveway are no longer eligible. It is now for renters, flat owners and households with on-street parking. Your installer claims it for you; it comes off your invoice.

Can I install a 7kW charger at home?

Yes — a 7kW charger runs on a standard single-phase home supply, which is what almost every UK home has. It is the right choice for nearly everyone. You only need 22kW (3-phase) for two EVs or heavy daily mileage.

3kW, 7kW or 22kW — which do I actually need?

7kW is the sweet spot: it fully charges almost any EV overnight. 3kW is too slow for most, and 22kW needs a 3-phase supply most homes do not have. Do not overspend on speed you cannot use.

How much does a 22kW EV charger installation cost?

Our live UK average for a 22kW three-phase install is £1,150 (range £999–£1,300). It costs more than a 7kW install because it needs a three-phase supply, which most UK homes don't have — a 7kW charger (live average £1,073) is the right choice for nearly everyone.

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