EV Charger Installation

Home and workplace electric vehicle charge points, installed safely with the supply, earthing and notification checks they need.

NICEIC registered electricians

Costs agreed before work starts

Certification for completed work

Findings explained in plain English

A dedicated EV charge point is faster, safer and more convenient than charging from a three-pin socket. But a 7 kW charger is one of the biggest continuous loads a home will ever have, so the installation needs proper checks before it goes in.

We survey your supply and consumer unit, recommend a suitable smart charger and location, deal with the earthing arrangements electric vehicle charging requires, and install, test and certify the circuit. Where the network operator needs to be notified or asked for approval, we'll explain what's involved.

When to call us

You've bought or ordered an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle
You're charging from a domestic socket and extension lead
You want a charger at a new home, driveway or garage
Your business wants workplace or fleet charging
You're a landlord or block manager considering shared charging

What's involved

1Survey of supply capacity, main fuse and consumer unit
2Advice on charger type, location and cable route
3Earthing arrangements suitable for EV charging (e.g. open-PEN protection or an earth electrode where required)
4Dedicated circuit with appropriate RCD protection
5Installation, set-up and app connection for smart chargers
6Testing, certification and notification to the network operator where required

Good to know

Smart chargers are a legal requirement

Under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021, charge points sold and installed for private use in Great Britain must have smart functionality, such as off-peak scheduling and demand-side response.

Earthing matters

Many UK homes have a PME (TN-C-S) supply. BS 7671 sets specific requirements for earthing EV charge points on these supplies, which is why a survey comes first.

Grants

Government grant schemes for chargers change over time and currently focus on specific groups such as people living in flats or rented homes. Ask us and we'll tell you what's available when you enquire.

How much does EV charger installation cost?

Every job is different, so we price it once we understand what's needed. The main factors are:

Charger make and model (or supplying your own)
Distance from the consumer unit to the charger location
Whether the consumer unit needs upgrading
Earthing arrangements required
Groundworks, ducting or wall drilling

We explain charges before we attend and agree the price of any work with you before it starts. Sending photos in advance helps us quote more accurately.