EV charger installation cost
What a home charger is likely to cost to put in, line by line, from 10 firms' published prices. And whether you can get the government grant: it's for flats, renters and homes with only on-street parking, not homeowners with a drive.
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Likely cost, charger and installation
£890 to £1,100 Estimated The sum of the lines below. The core is the middle of 10 firms' published prices for a charger with a standard installation (10th to 90th percentile). These are "from" prices: a survey sets the real price. Sources
Buying the charger on its own (not in the total above): £491 to £1,199 Estimated 5 makers' and retailers' published prices for the charger alone. Most firms sell the charger and installation together, as in the total. Sources
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What's in a standard installation
The firms we checked include about 10 to 15 metres of cable, mounting the charger on an outside wall, drilling through one wall, connection to your fuse board and the paperwork for your network operator. Anything beyond that is extra and usually priced after a survey. Each firm's price, page and the words we took it from are in the popovers. We checked them on 13 October 2026.
These are published "from" prices, not quotes. Get two or three quotes for your home. Do you need a wallbox at all? How we chose the prices.
Charger installation: questions
How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home in the UK?
Usually about £890 to £1,100 for a charger with a standard installation: that's the middle of 10 firms' published prices (£800 to £1,120). A standard installation covers 10 to 15 m of cable on an outside wall; longer runs, a post, a trench or consumer unit work cost more.
Can homeowners get an EV charger grant?
If you own and live in a flat with your own parking space, yes: the grant for flat owners and renters covers you. If you own a house, only without off-street parking: gov.uk says you can't get the flat owners and renters grant if you live in a house you own. Homeowners with on-street parking can apply for the on-street grant (75% of the cost to buy and install a socket, up to £500) for a cross-pavement charging channel, with the council's permission.
Is there an EV charger grant for flats and renters?
Yes: 75% of the cost of buying and installing a socket, up to £500 (raised from £350 on 1 April 2026). Applications close 31 March 2027. You need your own off-street parking space and an eligible car. It's open to flat owners and to anyone renting, but not if the landlord lives with you.
Does a longer cable run cost more?
Yes, beyond the 10 to 15 m most standard installations include. Published prices for a run of up to 20 m add £125 to £220; one firm adds £250 for up to 30 m, and longer runs are quoted after a survey.
Who pays to unloop my electricity supply?
Your network operator (DNO) does it, and it's often free: SP Energy Networks says the work is free of charge, and SSEN says it can unloop many supplies free, depending on eligibility. It can take a few weeks, so ask your installer to apply early.