The Complete Guide to Home EV Charger Installation in the UK (2026)

What's Involved in Installing a Home Charger?

Getting a home EV charger installed is simpler than most people expect. The whole process — from ordering to charging — typically takes 1–3 weeks, with the actual installation done in 2–4 hours.

Here's what happens:

Step 1: Choose Your Charger

Pick a charger that suits your needs. All of the chargers on our comparison page are fully compatible with every Tesla sold in the UK. The main choice is between the official Tesla Wall Connector (best Tesla integration, longest warranty) and smart alternatives like the Ohme Home Pro (best for smart tariff savings).

Step 2: Site Survey

Your installer will assess your property (sometimes remotely via photos, sometimes in person) to determine:

• Distance from fuseboard to charger location — the biggest cost variable
• Whether your electrical supply needs upgrading — some older properties have a 60A main fuse that may need upgrading to 80A or 100A
• Cable routing — external, internal, or underground

Step 3: Installation Day

A qualified electrician (must be Part P certified and OZEV-approved if claiming the grant) will:

1. Run cabling from your consumer unit to the charger location
2. Install a dedicated circuit breaker for the charger
3. Mount and wire the charger unit
4. Test everything and commission the charger
5. Set up the app and walk you through the features

The whole process usually takes 2–4 hours for a straightforward installation.

How Much Does Installation Cost?

The total cost (charger + installation) typically ranges from £800 to £1,200:

What Affects the Price?

Cable run distance is the single biggest factor. A short run from your fuseboard to a wall near your driveway is cheap. Running cable across the house and underground to a detached garage is expensive.

Additional Costs That Might Apply

• Consumer unit upgrade: If your fuseboard doesn't have space for a new circuit (£200–400)
• Main fuse upgrade: If your property has a 60A supply (free from your DNO, but takes 2–4 weeks)
• Ground works: If cable needs to run underground across a driveway (£200–500)
• 3-phase supply: If you want 22kW charging — requires a 3-phase supply upgrade (£1,000+, rarely needed)

The OZEV Government Grant

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) offers a grant of up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home charger. However, eligibility is limited:

Who qualifies:

• Renters (with landlord permission)
• People living in flats or apartments
• Homeowners in rented accommodation

Who doesn't qualify:

• Homeowners of detached, semi-detached, or terraced houses with off-street parking

If you qualify, your installer can handle the grant application for you — it's deducted from the installation quote directly. See our full guide to the OZEV grant.

Do You Need Planning Permission?

In most cases, no. Home EV charger installations fall under permitted development rights for houses in England and Wales, provided:

• The charger is within the boundary of your property
• It's not on a wall facing a highway (for listed buildings)
• The charger is no bigger than 0.2 cubic metres

You may need planning permission if:

• Your property is a listed building
• You live in a conservation area
• The charger would be on a wall facing a main road (in some areas)

Your installer will advise on this during the site survey. In practice, fewer than 5% of installations need planning permission.

How to Find a Qualified Installer

Your installer must be:

• Part P certified (qualified to work on domestic electrical installations)
• OZEV-approved (if you're claiming the government grant)
• Manufacturer-approved (recommended, to maintain your charger's warranty)

Ways to find an installer:

1. Through the charger manufacturer — Tesla, Ohme, Pod Point, and others have approved installer networks
2. Comparison sites — submit your details and get matched with local installers
3. Checkatrade / TrustATrader — search for "EV charger installation" in your area

We can match you with up to 3 certified installers in your area — get free quotes here.

What to Check Before Installation Day

Before your installer arrives, make sure:

1. Off-street parking — you must have a dedicated parking space where the charger can reach your car
2. Fuseboard access — the installer will need to add a new circuit
3. Wall space — the charger needs a clear wall area roughly 60cm × 40cm
4. Wi-Fi coverage — most chargers need Wi-Fi to use their smart features (the Easee One has built-in 4G as a backup)

Timeline: Order to Charging

The Bottom Line

Installing a home EV charger is a straightforward process that most Tesla owners complete within 2–3 weeks. The total cost of £800–1,200 pays for itself within a year through cheaper electricity rates compared to Supercharging or petrol.

Don't overthink it — pick a charger, get a quote, and start saving money.

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