Home EV charger cost UK
Installing a home EV charger is one of the best investments an EV owner can make. The difference between home charging at ~7p/kWh versus using public rapid chargers at 50–70p/kWh can save you £500–£1,000 per year.
What does home EV charging cost?
A typical 7kW smart home charger installation breaks down as:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Charger hardware (7kW smart unit) | £400–£800 |
| Installation (2–4 hours) | £250–£400 |
| OZEV grant deduction | −£350 |
| Net typical cost | £450–£850 |
The OZEV grant
The government’s Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant covers £350 of the purchase and installation cost. To qualify:
- You must own or have ordered a qualifying EV or plug-in hybrid
- The property must have dedicated off-street parking
- The charger must be installed by an OZEV-approved installer
Most reputable installers handle the grant application on your behalf.
Which charger should I get?
For home use, a 7kW single-phase charger is the right choice for most homes. This charges a typical 60kWh EV battery from near-empty overnight in ~9 hours.
Key features to look for:
- Smart scheduling — charge overnight on cheap-rate tariff automatically
- Solar integration — if you have panels, charge using excess generation
- App control — start, stop and monitor charging remotely
- Open standards (OCPP) — avoids vendor lock-in
Recommended installer
Hypervolt are consistently rated among the best home EV charger installers in the UK. Their units are OZEV-approved, include smart scheduling and solar boost, and their installation service covers most of the UK.
Once your charger is installed, pair it with a smart EV tariff to maximise the savings — Octopus Intelligent Go offers overnight charging from ~7p/kWh for compatible EVs and chargers.
Use our True Cost Calculator to see how home charging rates affect your total cost of ownership.