EV Charger Installation Cost UK 2026 · Real Prices
Real 2026 prices for home EV charger installation in the UK. From £700 fitted for a 7kW untethered unit, £1,200+ for 22kW tethered, £1,400+ for solar-linked. Includes labour, parts and DNO notification. Free quotes from OZEV-approved installers.
EV Charger Installation Cost at a Glance
Real cost ranges from BestBuilders data across 519 UK towns. Most homes need only a standard install — these are typical fitted prices including labour and DNO notification.
Most popular install. Bring-your-own-cable. Smart-tariff capable. Single-phase supply, fits 95% of UK homes.
Get quotes →Up to 3× faster than 7kW. Requires existing three-phase supply (rare in UK domestic). Fully OZEV-compliant.
Get quotes →Diverts surplus solar PV to your EV. Pairs with battery storage. Best ROI if you already have solar panels.
Get quotes →Cost Drivers — What Affects the Final Price
| Cost driver | Add-on cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Long cable run (5–15m) | +£150 – £400 | Detached homes, large drives |
| Trenching under driveway | +£200 – £800 | When cable can't run along walls |
| Consumer unit upgrade | +£600 – £1,500 | Pre-2008 fuse box without RCBO capacity |
| Three-phase upgrade | +£1,500 – £3,500 | Required for 22kW chargers (rare in UK homes) |
| DNO supply increase | £0 – £4,000 | Free for most; cost only when DNO needs network upgrade |
| Earthing / TT system | +£400 – £900 | When property has TT earth instead of TN-S/TN-C-S |
Most homes need none of these add-ons. A typical 5m cable run from a modern consumer unit hits the £700–£1,100 range without extras.
EV Charger Installation Cost by Region
| Region | 7kW untethered | 22kW tethered | Solar-linked |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £945 – £1,485 | £1,620 – £2,970 | £1,890 – £3,780 |
| South East | £875 – £1,375 | £1,500 – £2,750 | £1,750 – £3,500 |
| Midlands & SW | £665 – £1,045 | £1,140 – £2,090 | £1,330 – £2,660 |
| North & Yorkshire | £616 – £1,012 | £1,104 – £2,024 | £1,288 – £2,576 |
| Scotland, Wales & NI | £595 – £935 | £1,020 – £1,870 | £1,190 – £2,380 |
EV Charger Grants in 2026
🏡 EV Chargepoint Grant (Renters & Flat-Dwellers)
Up to £350 toward installation cost. Renters and flat owners qualify if the property has dedicated off-street parking. Landlords claim on tenants' behalf via the EV Chargepoint Grant for landlords (also up to £350 per socket).
🚐 Workplace Charging Scheme (Employers)
Up to £350 per socket, max 40 sockets per business. For employee, fleet and visitor parking. Apply via OZEV — covers the cost of professional installation by an OZEV-approved installer.
⚡ Local Authority Schemes
Some councils offer additional EV charger grants on top of national schemes — particularly for residents without off-street parking who want kerb-side or lamp-post charging. Check your local authority website.
❌ Homeowners (no longer eligible)
The original £350 OZEV grant for homeowners ended in March 2022. Owner-occupiers now pay full price for home installs unless they qualify under one of the specific schemes above.
Get Accurate Quotes for Your EV Charger Install
Pricing depends on cable run, supply type and whether your consumer unit needs upgrading. Get up to 3 vetted local OZEV-approved installers to quote — completely free.