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You're paying 7× more than you need to charge your Tesla.

Home charging costs 7p/kWh. Public charging costs 50p. We compared every UK home charger so you can make the switch.

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Drag the slider to your weekly mileage. We'll show you the annual cost of home charging vs. Superchargers vs. petrol. The gap is bigger than most people think.

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7.5p/kWh off-peakCompare all tariffs
£223/yr
Home Charging
£1159/yr
Supercharger
£1872/yr
Petrol
Your annual saving with a home charger
£936 – £1,649
Charger pays for itself in ~12 months
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Save even more with the right energy tariff

The cheapest EV tariffs offer off-peak rates from just 7p/kWh — less than a quarter of the standard rate. Pair the right tariff with the right charger and your annual charging bill could drop below £200.

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Best Tesla Home Charger UK 2026

We tested and ranked the 6 best Tesla-compatible home chargers in the UK for 2026. Side-by-side specs, prices, pros and cons, and our top pick.

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Cheapest EV Charger in the UK 2026

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Best EV Charger for Solar Panels UK 2026

We ranked the best EV chargers for solar panel owners in the UK. Compare solar diversion features, excess generation charging, and which charger maximises your free solar charging.

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“Went from spending £120/month at Superchargers to under £20 charging at home. Wish I'd done it sooner.”

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“The whole process took 10 days from first quote to charging in my garage. Easier than I expected.”

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The best chargers for Tesla owners across all categories.

Official Tesla charger
Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) - Tesla compatible home charger
Tesla

Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)

No £500 grant
Power7.4kW / 22kW
ConnectionTethered (Type 2)
Warranty4 years
Install Cost£400–600
Smart Features
Tesla app integrationScheduled chargingPower sharing (up to 6 units)Wi-Fi connectedOTA updates
from £425unit only
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Best for smart tariffs
Ohme Home Pro - Tesla compatible home charger
Ohme

Ohme Home Pro

£500 grant eligible
Power7.4kW
ConnectionTethered (Type 2)
Warranty3 years
Install Cost£400–500
Smart Features
Smart tariff integrationScheduled chargingSolar divertingColour displayApp controlledEnergy trackingDynamic load balancing
from £535charger only; from £999 with standard installation
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Best for solar
myenergi Zappi GLO - Tesla compatible home charger
myenergi

myenergi Zappi GLO

£500 grant eligible
Power7kW / 22kW
ConnectionTethered (Type 2)
Warranty3 years
Install Cost£400–600
Smart Features
Solar diverting (Eco / Eco+ modes)myenergi appSmart tariff supportRFID access (126 users)myenergi ecosystem (eddi, libbi)Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
from £599unit only
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Everything about Tesla home charging in the UK.

Yes! All Teslas sold in the UK use the standard Type 2 connector, so any home charger with a Type 2 plug or socket will work perfectly. You don't need the official Tesla Wall Connector — chargers from Ohme, Wallbox, Pod Point, and Easee are all fully compatible.
A typical installation costs between £800 and £1,200 including the charger unit (£405–£595) and labour (£300–£600). Costs vary based on cable routing distance from your fuseboard, whether your electrical supply needs upgrading, and your location. Some renters and flat owners may qualify for the £500 OZEV government grant.
With a 7kW home charger (the most common in UK homes), a full charge takes roughly 8–10 hours for a Model 3/Y and 12–14 hours for a Model S/X. Most people plug in overnight and wake up to a full battery — you'll rarely need to visit a Supercharger.
Home charging is significantly cheaper. On an off-peak tariff (like Octopus Go or Octopus Intelligent Go), you can charge for as little as 7p/kWh. Tesla Superchargers cost 40–67p/kWh depending on membership and time of day. That's a saving of up to £1,000 per year for an average driver.
In most cases, no. Home EV charger installations fall under permitted development rights for houses. However, if you live in a listed building, conservation area, or flat, you may need to check with your local authority. Your installer will advise on this.
Octopus Intelligent Go is the most popular choice — it offers 6 hours of off-peak electricity at ~7p/kWh and automatically schedules your Tesla's charging around the cheapest times. The Ohme Home Pro integrates directly with smart tariffs too, making it especially good value.
The Tesla Wall Connector (£425) is the best overall choice for most owners — it has the best Tesla app integration, a 4-year warranty, and competitive pricing. For smart tariff users, the Ohme Home Pro (£535) saves the most money through automated off-peak charging. Solar panel owners should consider the myenergi Zappi GLO (£599).
Home charging saves £1,000–1,600 per year compared to petrol and £400–1,000 compared to Superchargers. On an off-peak tariff like Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh), a full Model 3 charge costs around £4–5. The typical home charger installation (£800–1,200) pays for itself within 6–12 months through reduced running costs.
Yes. Chargers like the myenergi Zappi GLO and Ohme Home Pro support solar diverting, automatically sending surplus solar energy to your Tesla. A typical 4kW solar system can provide 5,600–6,800 free miles per year. Combined with a smart tariff for overnight top-ups, you can reduce annual charging costs to under £70.
No. Around 95% of UK homes have single-phase power, which supports 7.4kW charging — enough to fully charge a Model 3/Y overnight in 8–10 hours. Upgrading to 3-phase (22kW) costs £3,500–8,000 and is only worthwhile if you already have 3-phase supply or need to charge multiple EVs simultaneously.
The Easee One at £405 is the cheapest unit-only charger, offering built-in lifetime 4G and dynamic load balancing at just 1.5kg. The Tesla Wall Connector at £425 is the next most affordable and includes Tesla app integration and a 4-year warranty. The Easee One is OZEV-approved for the £500 government grant; the Tesla Wall Connector is not.
A typical home charger installation takes 2–4 hours on the day, with the full process from ordering to charging taking 1–3 weeks. Installation involves running cabling from your consumer unit, fitting a dedicated circuit breaker, and mounting and commissioning the charger. Most installations are straightforward and don't require planning permission.
Octopus Intelligent Go at 7p/kWh off-peak is the cheapest dedicated EV tariff in the UK. Paired with an Ohme Home Pro, it automatically schedules charging during the cheapest slots from 11:30pm to 5:30am. That's roughly £200/year for 10,000 miles — saving over £500 compared to a standard tariff.
Not always. Tariffs like Octopus Go and E.ON Next Drive work with any charger — just set a timer. However, tariffs like Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime unlock extra savings with smart chargers (especially the Ohme Home Pro), which communicate directly with your energy provider for automated off-peak charging.
Yes. Solar panel owners can benefit from tariffs like Octopus Agile, which lets you export surplus solar at high daytime rates and charge your EV overnight at low rates. Chargers like the myenergi Zappi GLO can also divert surplus solar directly to your car, potentially charging for free during the day.

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