02 / Installation

Installation

What fitting a chargepoint costs, and what happens on the day.

A standard installation takes half a day and involves more paperwork than plumbing. These guides cover the real price of fitting a home chargepoint, what the installer does to your consumer unit and where the cable runs, the planning rules for houses and flats, and the grants that can take a chunk off the bill.

Start here

Full guide

Featured guide

How much does it cost to install a home EV charger?

A typical UK home EV charger installation costs £800 to £1,200 supply and fit in 2026. See what drives the price, and who can claim the £500 grant.

8 min read · 5 sources

More installation guides

1 guide

Installation

Do you need planning permission for an EV charger?

Most home EV chargers in England no longer need planning permission since May 2025. Listed buildings, flats and conservation areas are the exceptions.

4 min read

Other topics

Topic hub

Costs and tariffs

What a full battery really costs, and how to pay less for it.

Topic hub

Home chargepoints

Choosing the box on the wall, without the marketing.

Topic hub

No driveway?

Charging at home when you park on the street.

Topic hub

Speeds and cables

How long a charge really takes, and which cable does it.