Home EV Charger Installation Guide 2026

My EV charger guide price

Guide prices depend on the property, access and work required. I confirm what is included, any VAT and the total in your written quote before you book.

Types of home EV chargers

• 3.6kW (Slow Charging) – ~15 miles range per hour. Best for PHEVs, overnight charging, properties with limited capacity. Most affordable, slowest.
• 7kW (Fast Charging – most popular) – ~30 miles range per hour. The sweet spot for home charging. Fast enough for daily needs, single-phase compatible.
• 22kW (Rapid Charging) – up to 90 miles range per hour. Requires three-phase supply (not standard in homes). Most suitable for commercial or large homes.

Smart charger benefits

• Schedule charging – programme during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper
• Solar integration – automatically charge when your panels are generating excess electricity
• Usage monitoring – track charging history and costs via smartphone apps
• Load management – automatically adjusts power to prevent overloading your supply

The installation process

• Step 1: Site survey – I assess your electrical capacity, optimal charger location and cable run requirements
• Step 2: Electrical capacity check – confirm your property's supply can support an EV charger. If needed, supply upgrades arranged with the DNO
• Step 3: Installation day – charger mounted on wall, dedicated circuit run from consumer unit with RCD/RCBO protection, connected, tested. 3-4 hours typically
• Step 4: Certification & handover – electrical installation certificate, user training, DNO registration

Before you install

• Check parking – dedicated off-street parking where the charger can reach your vehicle
• Review tariffs – consider an EV-friendly electricity tariff with lower night rates
• Planning – check if you need planning permission (usually only for listed/conservation areas)
• Future-proof – consider a 7kW smart charger even for a PHEV if you might upgrade vehicles