Best home EV chargers in the UK
Quick answer
Typical installed price
£750–£950
Typical speed
7kW
Adds per hour
About 25 miles
A home charger is the cheapest and easiest way to run an electric car. Most UK homes have a single-phase supply, so most home chargers run at about 7kW, adding roughly 25 miles of range an hour. That's plenty to fill most cars overnight. The differences between chargers come down to smart features, cable length, solar support, and which EV tariffs they work with.
Top home chargers compared
| Charger | Installed from | Best for | Standout feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easee One | £750 | Best all-rounder | Built-in 4G, so it doesn't rely on your Wi-Fi. Ready for faster three-phase power if you ever have it. |
| Ohme Home Pro | £850 | Intelligent Octopus Go users | Works directly with Octopus to charge in the cheapest slots. |
| Tesla Wall Connector | £900 | Long cable reach | 7.3m cable, the longest here. Works with any EV, not just Teslas. |
| myenergi Zappi | £950 | Homes with solar panels | Sends spare solar power to your car instead of exporting it to the grid. |
"From" prices for supply and standard installation from one UK installer, September 2026. Prices vary by installer and by how complex your installation is.
How to choose
If you want Intelligent Octopus Go, pick a charger on Octopus's compatible list, such as the Ohme Home Pro, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, myenergi Zappi, Easee One, Andersen A3 or Pod Point Solo 3S. If your car itself is compatible, the charger matters less.
If you have solar panels, the Zappi's solar divert lets you charge from your own panels for free during the day.
If your Wi-Fi doesn't reach the drive, a charger with built-in mobile data, like the Easee One, saves a headache.
If you're on EDF GoElectric or British Gas EV Power, you don't need anything clever. Any charger with a timer, or a car you can set to charge after a certain time, gets you the cheap rate.
Tethered or untethered?
A tethered charger has its cable permanently attached, so you just unhook it and plug in. An untethered charger has a socket, and you use your car's own cable. Tethered is more convenient for everyday use. Untethered looks tidier and suits households with more than one EV with different sockets. All the chargers above come in tethered versions.
Do you need a charging cable?
If you choose an untethered home charger, you'll need a Type 2 cable to connect it to your car. Most cars come with one, but a longer or spare cable is handy if your parking space is a stretch from the charger, or if you'd like to keep one in the car for public charging.
Many slower public chargers, such as 7kW and 22kW points in car parks and on streets, have a socket rather than a cable, so you need your own Type 2 cable to use them. Rapid chargers have their cables attached.
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What about a 3-pin plug?
You can charge from a normal 3-pin socket, but it's slow, at about 2.3kW or roughly 8 miles of range an hour. It's fine for a plug-in hybrid or occasional top-ups, but a full charge of a typical EV can take more than a day. A dedicated charger is also safer for regular overnight charging.
Next, see what installation costs and whether you can get a £500 grant.
Common questions
How much does a home EV charger cost?
Typically £750 to £950 including standard installation. Supply-only prices for a 7kW charger are usually around £450 to £800.
What's the best home EV charger in the UK?
It depends on your setup. The Easee One is a strong all-rounder, the Ohme Home Pro suits Intelligent Octopus Go, the myenergi Zappi is best with solar panels, and the Tesla Wall Connector has the longest cable.
How fast does a home charger charge?
Most UK homes have a single-phase supply, so a home charger runs at about 7kW. That adds roughly 25 miles of range an hour.
Do I need a smart charger?
Only for tariffs that control your charging, like Intelligent Octopus Go, and only if your car isn't compatible itself. For EDF GoElectric or British Gas EV Power, a simple timer is enough.
Sources
Installed prices and features from Lilliput Electrical (updated September 2026). Supply-only price range from Checkatrade (April 2026). Octopus-compatible chargers as reported by BestChargers (October 2026). Rates and schemes change, so check with the supplier or GOV.UK before you rely on them.