How much does EV charger installation cost?
Quick answer
Typical total
About £1,000
With a grant
About £500
Install time
2–4 hours
A home EV charger typically costs around £1,000 in the UK, including the charger and standard installation. If you qualify for the government grant, that can drop to around £500. The final price depends mostly on how far the charger is from your fuse box and whether your electrics need upgrading.
What a standard installation includes
A standard installation covers a survey, mounting the charger on an outside wall near your fuse box, a short cable run, connecting it to your supply, testing, and notifying your electricity network operator. Most standard installations take two to four hours.
Extra costs to watch for
| Extra work | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| New consumer unit (fuse box) | From £350 |
| Isolator switch | £100 to £200 |
| Trenching for an underground cable (soft ground) | About £30 per metre |
| Mini digger hire | About £300 minimum |
| Long cable runs | Extra labour and cable, quoted by your installer |
| Electrician's labour | About £40 to £70 an hour, or around £300 a day |
Typical UK prices reported in April 2026. Your quote depends on your property.
What makes installation more expensive
- Distance. The further the charger is from your fuse box, the more cable and labour you pay for.
- An old fuse box. Older consumer units may need replacing to handle a charger safely.
- Digging. If the cable has to go under a drive or garden, trenching adds cost.
- Your supply. In some homes the network operator needs to check or upgrade the supply first.
How to pay less
- Check the grant. Renters, flat owners and households with only on-street parking can get up to £500 off. See our EV charger grants guide.
- Get three quotes. Prices for the same job vary a lot between installers.
- Put the charger near your fuse box. A short cable run is the cheapest installation.
- Check deals from energy suppliers and charger brands. Some bundle installation with an EV tariff.
Is it worth it?
Usually, yes. Charging at home on an EV tariff costs 6.5p to 9.5p per kWh, against 59p to 89p at public rapid chargers. For a driver doing 8,000 miles a year, that difference can be well over £1,000 a year, so a charger often pays for itself within a year or two.
Common questions
How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home?
Around £1,000 in total for the charger and standard installation, or around £500 if you qualify for the £500 government grant.
How long does EV charger installation take?
Most standard installations take two to four hours. Jobs that need a new fuse box or trenching take longer.
Do I need a new fuse box for an EV charger?
Not always. Older consumer units may need replacing, which typically costs from £350. Your installer will check during the survey.
Can I get a grant for EV charger installation?
Yes, if you rent or own a flat with private off-street parking, or if you only have on-street parking and install a cross-pavement solution. The grant is up to £500.
Sources
Installation prices, extra costs and timings from Checkatrade (April 2026). Grant details from GOV.UK. Rates and schemes change, so check with the supplier or GOV.UK before you rely on them.