{"id":17272,"date":"2026-01-08T13:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/?p=17272"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:51:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:51:37","slug":"ev-charger-installation-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/blog\/ev-charger\/ev-charger-installation-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Will It Cost To Install An EV Charger In 2026? (Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17272\" class=\"elementor elementor-17272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57f5ae4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"57f5ae4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea46450\" data-id=\"ea46450\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6991c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e6991c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>With every passing day, more British drivers are making the switch to electric vehicles. With petrol prices fluctuating and growing environmental concerns, electric vehicles are becoming more appealing.<\/p><p>However, the harsh reality that many new EV owners must face is that while public chargers can provide a quick boost, nothing compares to waking up to a fully charged car parked in your driveway.<\/p><p>The question that often prevents many individuals from transitioning is straightforward: \u2018What is the actual cost of installing a suitable EV charger at my home?\u2019<\/p><p>Prices differ widely between providers, and confusing grant schemes don\u2019t help. If you are trying to plan for your EV charger setup, you want straight numbers, not marketing fluff.<\/p><p>In this guide, we will take you through the 2026 cost estimate, describe why prices go up or down, and share how to find reputable EV charger providers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce0c78d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce0c78d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_an_ev_charger\"><\/span>What Is An EV Charger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad55a29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad55a29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/pexels-andersen-ev-1587213396-27355835-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17274\" alt=\"What Is An EV Charger?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/pexels-andersen-ev-1587213396-27355835-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/pexels-andersen-ev-1587213396-27355835-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/pexels-andersen-ev-1587213396-27355835-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/pexels-andersen-ev-1587213396-27355835-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/pexels-andersen-ev-1587213396-27355835-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4bbdd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4bbdd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An EV charger is not merely a plug. It is a specialised piece of equipment that controls the safe distribution of electricity from your home to your car&#8217;s batteries.<\/p><p>Here is a way to picture it: with your three-pin socket you can deliver power to your vehicle at a trickle, just as if you were filling up your swimming pool using a garden hose.<\/p><p>A purpose-built EV charger is designed for the job and has all sorts of safety cutoffs, communication systems and smart built-in features.<\/p><p>These charging units are permanently mounted to your outside wall or free-standing post. They talk directly with your car to figure out how much power it can accept and when to start or stop charging. Today\u2019s chargers have waterproof casing, security features and even smart connectivity that allow you to control charging from your smartphone.<\/p><p>There are various functions that come with proper EV chargers, such as earth monitoring, temperature controls and auto shut-off, that a standard socket rarely has. EV chargers are convenient and are actually designed for the task of moving huge quantities of electricity safely day in and day out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3670a86d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3670a86d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3cb322c1\" data-id=\"3cb322c1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb508c4 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bb508c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare EV Charger Installation Costs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85bd365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"85bd365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8423e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8423e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"different_types_of_ev_charger\"><\/span>Different Types Of EV Charger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0736cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d0736cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.04.23\u202fPM-768x503.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17275\" alt=\"Different Types Of EV Charger\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.04.23\u202fPM-768x503.webp 768w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.04.23\u202fPM-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.04.23\u202fPM-1024x671.webp 1024w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.04.23\u202fPM.webp 1532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fb910d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fb910d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All EV chargers are not created equal. Depending on your home&#8217;s electrical setup and your driving style, you have to decide what type of EV charger works best for you.<\/p><p>Here are the three types of EV chargers you are most likely to encounter:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23890a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23890a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3kW Slow Chargers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1635a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c1635a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>3kW EV chargers used to be the most common type at the start of EVs but are less common now. These chargers provide approximately 12 to 15 miles of range per hour. For reference, with a 3kW charger, a standard 60kWh battery would require more than 16 hours to fully charge.<\/p><p>Some landlords place these in shared parking areas, but for the vast majority of homeowners, they are too slow to use on a daily basis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e714da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e714da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7kW Fast Chargers\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dbf99e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dbf99e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7kW EV chargers are the current UK standard and will stay that way until 2027. Single-phase electricity, which the majority of British homes have, suits 7kW charging very well.<\/p><p>These units provide 25 to 30 miles of range per hour, so overnight charging means it takes care of most people\u2019s weekly driving. They are available in dumb versions (just plug and charge) or smart models that allow for scheduling and app control. The smart version is slightly pricier, but it recoups that expense through lower overnight electricity rates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbbee01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbbee01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">22kW Rapid Chargers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f5c1ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f5c1ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These heavy-duty machines require three-phase electricity, which most households in the UK are not equipped with. They are three times faster than a 7kW model but need costly electrical work, usually \u00a33,000 to \u00a35,000 to just change the supply.<\/p><p>If you don\u2019t have a particularly rare case or run a taxi fleet from home, 7kW will be more than enough. In many cases most cars don\u2019t accept 22kW on AC anyway, so a 22kW EV charger is overkill for home use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b5ef5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24b5ef5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ev_charger_installation_cost_in_2026_a_quick_preview\"><\/span>EV Charger Installation Cost In 2026: A Quick Preview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d997d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67d997d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s get to the question at hand: how much will you need to budget for a home EV charging setup in 2026? The total price will depend on the type of charger you select, your home\u2019s electrical system and any additional work that needs to be done.<\/p><p>Here is a practical look at what each type of EV charger can typically cost when installed by a qualified installer:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f88b0ae eael-dt-th-align-center eael-table-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"4f88b0ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"4f88b0ae\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-4f88b0ae\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-4f88b0ae\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Charger Type<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Equipment Cost Range<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Installation Cost Range<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Best For<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p><strong>3kW Slow Charger<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a3250 to \u00a3450<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a3700 to \u00a3950<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p>Low-mileage drivers, infrequent use or low electrical service availability. Delivers 8 to 12 miles of range per hour<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p><strong>7kW Standard Charger<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a3400 to \u00a3650<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a3900 to \u00a31,300<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p>The majority of UK households. Offers 25 to 30 mph. Ideal for overnight charging at a standard single-phase home feed<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p><strong>7kW Smart Charger<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a3550 to \u00a3850<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a31,050 to \u00a31,500<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p>Most recommended option. Offers app control, schedule and tariff so you can set your charging with the app<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p><strong>22kW Rapid Charger<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a3700 to \u00a31,200<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a32,200 to \u00a35,000<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><p>Homes with a three-phase supply or those prepared to invest in a significant electrical upgrade are ideal<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25c87aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25c87aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The Verdict:<\/strong> For most people planning to install a charger in 2026, the estimated cost of \u00a31,100 to \u00a31,400 for a 7kW smart charger is considered future-proof.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ee39a51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"ee39a51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ac677c\" data-id=\"4ac677c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab0e9a0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ab0e9a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare EV Charger Installation Costs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9db1c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e9db1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e14bbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e14bbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"factors_that_influence_the_cost_of_ev_charger_installation\"><\/span>Factors That Influence The Cost Of EV Charger Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf26a84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cf26a84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.05.43\u202fPM-768x678.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17279\" alt=\"Factors That Influence The Cost Of EV Charger Installation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.05.43\u202fPM-768x678.png 768w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.05.43\u202fPM-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.05.43\u202fPM-1024x904.png 1024w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.05.43\u202fPM.png 1482w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-533e902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"533e902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You might encounter one neighbour who pays \u00a31,100 for an EV charger and another who pays \u00a31,800, as several variables influence the cost of the installation.<\/p><p>Here are some factors that influence the cost:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2e1c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b2e1c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. The Consumer Unit<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5aad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d5aad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Modern consumer units don&#8217;t necessarily need any changes and are easy to install. Older fuse boxes frequently need to be replaced to conform with modern regulations, and the replacement will cost you an additional \u00a3300 to \u00a3600. Your installers need to confirm that your unit has capacity for the EV charger system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87bba3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87bba3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Distance Matters: Cable Length<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b20afb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b20afb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Typical quotes you receive come with around 10 metres of cable. Every additional metre costs \u00a315 to \u00a325. If your parking spot is far from your electricity supply, the final cost of the EV charger can quickly increase. Going around buildings or under gardens also requires additional materials and manpower.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fb459 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63fb459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. The Groundwork Challenge<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118b267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"118b267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surface cables can be used in many installations, but sometimes wires need to go under driveways or paved areas. Trenching and reinstatement cost an additional \u00a3200 to \u00a3500 depending on the surface materials and distance. This is dealt with directly by some installers; others sub it out to a groundworker.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc36b66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc36b66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Mounting Surface And Location<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-878199f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"878199f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No problem for brick or render walls. The wall material, whether it is timber-clad, metal-clad, or glass, will all have special fixings. Freestanding posts are an optional extra at \u00a3200 to \u00a3400 but may be required where wall mounting is not possible.<\/p><p>Furthermore, installers take the location of the EV charger into consideration, taking into account things such as Wi-Fi signal strength for smart chargers and future maintenance access.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32bbb55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32bbb55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Regional Labour Rates<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96ebd5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96ebd5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Electrical contractors&#8217; prices for London and the Home Counties are extremely high. For the Southeast, these numbers are 10 to 15% higher than the norm. Northern England, Scotland and Wales are also slightly below average. EV charger installers add an additional travel fee for rural areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da42e90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da42e90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Charger Specifications<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93fd1e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93fd1e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The type of charger you use will influence the overall cost of EV charger installation. The most basic 7kW units start at around \u00a3450. Top brands with long warranties or innovative features can cost \u00a31,000 or more. However, bear in mind that incorporating smart features can result in long-term cost savings due to reduced electricity rates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f2fe1d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6f2fe1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare EV Charger Installation Costs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faaedf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"faaedf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4db3ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4db3ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_typical_ev_charger_installation\"><\/span>What Is A Typical EV Charger Installation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3126807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3126807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-vehicle-parking-1-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17278\" alt=\"What Is A Typical EV Charger Installation?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-vehicle-parking-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-vehicle-parking-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-vehicle-parking-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-vehicle-parking-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-930c803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"930c803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The industry uses a definition of a standard installation to make it easier for consumers to compare quotes fairly.<\/p><p><strong>A Standard Installation Typicall Means:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Brick or masonry wall-mounted charger.<\/li><li>Cable length is less than 10 metres from the consumer unit to the charger location.<\/li><li>There is no need for digging, drilling, or any special construction work.<\/li><li>A single-storey installation with easy access<\/li><li>Completion within 3 to 4 hours<\/li><li>Connection to your current consumer unit<\/li><li>2- to 3-year product warranty<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59934c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59934c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s Included In A Standard EV Charger Installation?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a295b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62a295b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you get a realistic quote from a reputable provider, these things should be clearly visible:<\/p><p><strong>The Hardware Package:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Your selected charger type (tethered or untethered)<\/li><li>All wall mounting fixings and backplates are included<\/li><li>Correct circuit protection (RCBO etc.)<\/li><li>Cables, trunking and connection accessories<\/li><li>Any smart functionality communication modules<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Professional Labour:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Site survey and risk assessment<\/li><li>Safe isolation of circuits<\/li><li>Add a new circuit to the consumer unit<\/li><li>Installation and fixing of charger unit<\/li><li>System testing and commissioning<\/li><li>Electrical connections and termination<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Certification And Compliance:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC)<\/li><li>Notification of compliance in accordance with building regulations<\/li><li>Registration for a manufacturer&#8217;s warranty (usually 3 years)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>The Finishing Touches:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Tidying up the work area<\/li><li>Setting up smart chargers and their apps<\/li><li>Explanation of charging schedules and security functions<\/li><li>Handover of all documentation<\/li><\/ul><p>A reputable EV charger installer does all this without even being asked. Transparency from the start saves you from unpleasant surprises after.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be1665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4be1665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s Not Included In A Standard EV Charger Installation?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc1e65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afc1e65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are some add-ons that are added as individual items in the detailed quotes:<\/p><p><strong>Consumer Unit Upgrades (\u00a3300 to \u00a3600)<\/strong><\/p><p>If your fuse box does not have spare ways, is damaged or doesn\u2019t comply with the current standards, then replacement will be required. This increases the overall cost of EV charger installation.<\/p><p><strong>Groundworks And Trenching (\u00a3200 to \u00a3500+)<\/strong><\/p><p>If you need to dig up tarmac, a driveway or a garden while running cable under them to install a system, it will increase the price of installation. Costs are dependent on surface material (tarmac, block paving, or concrete) and construction depth.<\/p><p><strong>Extra Length Of Cable (\u00a315 to \u00a325 per metre)<\/strong><\/p><p>Anything over the usual 10 metres will add up in your final cost. Thicker cable is required for long runs, which also drives up the cost.<\/p><p><strong>Electrical Supply Upgrades<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>A request to DNO for a main fuse upgrade: \u00a3500 to \u00a31,500<\/li><li>Supply capacity reinforcement: \u00a31,000 to \u00a32,500<\/li><li>Earthing rod if required: \u00a3150 to \u00a3300<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Post-Installation Services<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Yearly maintenance contracts: \u00a350 to \u00a3120 per annum<\/li><li>Extended warranties (beyond the standard 3 years)<\/li><li>More app training or setup: hourly fees<\/li><\/ul><p>Before signing the contract, make sure to ask for a complete breakdown of cost. A \u00a3300 groundwork fee seems reasonable until you hear your neighbour got a similar job done for \u00a3150.<\/p><p>Therefore, make sure to discuss all your requirements with the EV charger installer beforehand and get a detailed breakdown of your quote.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c1d92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0c1d92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-by-step_guide_to_find_the_best_ev_charger_installer\"><\/span>Step-By-Step Guide To Find The Best EV Charger Installer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76869a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"76869a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-car-charging-home-clean-energy-filling-technology-1-768x489.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17283\" alt=\"EV Charger Installation In Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-car-charging-home-clean-energy-filling-technology-1-768x489.webp 768w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-car-charging-home-clean-energy-filling-technology-1-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-car-charging-home-clean-energy-filling-technology-1-1024x652.webp 1024w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/electric-car-charging-home-clean-energy-filling-technology-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-832afe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"832afe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finding the ideal EV charger installer is not as easy as it seems. Here is a step-by-step process that will help you sidestep some of the pitfalls of finding the ideal EV charger installer:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6290335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6290335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Research Phase (Week 1)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c41810 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c41810\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Look for certified EV charging companies in your local area.<\/li><li>Check current Google reviews and look for certain patterns in the feedback.<\/li><li>Seek personal recommendations from neighbours or friends who own electric cars.<\/li><li>Visit the EV charger installer website to gain a better idea of who does what professionally.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84a6be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b84a6be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quotation Phase (Week 2)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1561387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1561387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Find a minimum of three installers and get quotes in writing.<\/li><li>Please send the same details to each installer to obtain the final quotes.<\/li><li>Request detailed quotes that include the cost of equipment, labour, and extras; each is detailed separately.<\/li><li>Enquire how they would address any surprises that arise while installing your EV charger.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0733451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0733451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Verification Phase (Week 2 to 3)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa61db9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa61db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Check if the installer is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-installers?ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OZEV approved<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>Look to see if the company is part of any competent scheme, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/niceic.com\/?ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICEIC<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napit.org.uk\/?ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPIT<\/a><\/strong> or ELECSA.<\/li><li>Check if the company is covered by public liability insurance (minimum \u00a32 million).<\/li><li>Request for references of local jobs performed recently, similar to yours.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e635ccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e635ccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decision Phase (Week 3)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724e200 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"724e200\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Don\u2019t just compare prices; also consider the warranties for equipment and workmanship.<\/li><li>Judge communication: prompt and coherent answers mean professional service.<\/li><li>Factor in the availability of scheduling and estimated timeframes.<\/li><li>Review payment conditions: don\u2019t pay all all once at the start of the job<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d319b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2d319b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decision Phase (Week 3)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72d5b92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72d5b92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Keep the installation place clean and free of any blockage.<\/li><li>Let someone older be present during installation.<\/li><li>Ensure you have the wifi password ready for the installation of the smart charger.<\/li><li>Write down operation and maintenance queries.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd500c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd500c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This process is exhausting and time-consuming, but you can avoid all this hassle by using ComparedExperts. Just tell us what you need, and we&#8217;ll find a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/ev-charger\/\">trustworthy EV charger installer<\/a><\/strong> for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab77e4 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2ab77e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare EV Charger Installation Costs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbb6cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2dbb6cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5853c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5853c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ev_charger_installation_grants_what_funding_is_available_in_2026\"><\/span>EV Charger Installation Grants: What Funding Is Available In 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f18a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07f18a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The grant programmes for EV chargers have been updated. Here is what you should know for 2026:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ae0b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71ae0b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Primary EV Chargepoint Grant<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2133182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2133182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The previous Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) for homeowners has been terminated. It has been superseded by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistics\/electric-vehicle-charging-device-grant-scheme-statistics-october-2025\/electric-vehicle-charging-device-grant-scheme-statistics-october-2025?ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EV Chargepoint Grant<\/a><\/strong>, which is aimed at renters, apartment owners, and landlords.<\/p><p><strong>Key Details For 2026:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>For renters and flat owners it offers 75% of the cost, with a maximum of \u00a3350 per socket. But you must have off-street parking.<\/li><li>For landlords, the <strong>EV Chargepoint Grant<\/strong> offers up to \u00a3350 per socket, plus the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk\/grants\/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-and-infrastructure-grants-for-landlords-1?ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EV Infrastructure Grant<\/a><\/strong> offers an additional amount for the premises (usually up to \u00a330,000).<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Other Ways To Save:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Local Councils:<\/strong> A few will provide top-up grants, especially for Clean Air Zones.<\/li><li><strong>Energy Supplier:<\/strong> Companies such as Octopus or British Gas occasionally provide discounted installations with selected EV tariffs.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistics\/electric-vehicle-charging-device-grant-scheme-statistics-october-2025\/electric-vehicle-charging-device-grant-scheme-statistics-october-2025?ref=#:~:text=statistical%20tables.-,Workplace%20Charging%20Scheme%20(WCS)%C2%A0,-The%20WCS%20provides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workplace Charging Scheme:<\/a><\/strong> Businesses may receive up to \u00a3350 per socket for workplace EV charge point installation.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How To Claim:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Choose an OZEV-approved installer. They will complete the application for you.<\/li><li>Once the installation is complete, your OZEV-approved installer will apply for the grant on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chargepointgrants.dft.gov.uk\/account-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OZEV grant portal<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>Once OZEV approves the claim, your grant will be paid to your EV charger installer, and they will take it off your actual bill.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1acdb5 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a1acdb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare EV Charger Installation Costs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd2e11a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fd2e11a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a93341 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a93341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_expect_during_your_ev_charger_installation_the_process\"><\/span>What To Expect During Your EV Charger Installation: The Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-165eb64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"165eb64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Knowing how the installation takes place removes the guesswork and allows you to be prepared for the whole process. From your first query to your first charge, here is what occurs:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c00494b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c00494b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pre-Installation Survey: Start Out On The Right Foot<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46219ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46219ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A thorough survey before beginning any work will ensure a smooth installation. Reliable EV charger installers who do come to your premises will either perform a remote survey (via video call or photos) or an in-person visit for more complicated properties.<\/p><p><strong>During The Survey They Will Assess:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Your Electrical Supply:<\/strong> Will check the rating of your main fuse (60A, 80A or 100A) and overall condition of the consumer unit.<\/li><li><strong>The Route:<\/strong> They will see how far your consumer unit is from your proposed charge point.<\/li><li><strong>Physical Factors:<\/strong> The installer will check how the wall is constructed, look at mounting possibilities and note any deterrents.<\/li><li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> Will test the WiFi signal strength at the installation location (important for smart chargers).<\/li><li><strong>Groundworks:<\/strong> They will flag up any trenching required under driveways or pathways.<\/li><\/ul><p>This survey typically costs \u00a350 to \u00a3100, which is often reimbursed against your final bill if you go ahead. It is done to ensure that your final quote is accurate with no surprise charges later on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43dfc3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43dfc3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Installation Day: The 4-Step Process<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f3280e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f3280e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7kW smart charger installation on average takes 3 to 4 hours. Here is what happens step by step:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1: Electrical Setup (30 to 60 minutes)<\/strong><\/p><p>The electrician will:<\/p><ul><li>Safely isolate the relevant circuits<\/li><li>Then get a dedicated 32A circuit wired up in your consumer unit<\/li><li>Add necessary protection devices (RCBOs)<\/li><li>Label the new circuit clearly<\/li><li>Perform initial safety checks<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Step 2: Route The Cables (60 to 90 minutes)<\/strong><\/p><p>This is typically the most visible part of installation, as it includes:<\/p><ul><li>Wall drilling (with as little disruption as possible)<\/li><li>Tidily routing cable in trunking along walls<\/li><li>Performing any mutually agreed-upon groundwork (such as trenching)<\/li><li>Cables are held in place securely for long-term durability<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Step 3: Installing The EV Charger (30 to 45 minutes)<\/strong><\/p><p>At this stage, the charger is physically installed and connected. Here is what happens:<\/p><ul><li>The backplates are attached firmly to your wall<\/li><li>The EV charger unit is installed and wired<\/li><li>External holes are sealed<\/li><li>Cable management is tidied<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Step 4: Test And Setup (30 to 45 minutes)<\/strong><\/p><p>This is the last and most crucial part of the installation; it includes:<\/p><ul><li>Comprehensive electrical safety testing.<\/li><li>System commissioning and registration.<\/li><li>The process includes the delivery of certificates such as the Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulation Compliance.<\/li><li>Demonstrate how to set up the app, connect to WiFi, and operate it at a basic level.<\/li><li>Answers to your final questions.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11e29d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a11e29d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Role On Installation Day<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed4af8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ed4af8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To ensure everything runs smoothly:<\/p><ul><li>Someone 18 or older must be present at all times.<\/li><li>Please ensure that there are clear routes to the consumer unit and installation location.<\/li><li>Keep the door locked and pets secured away from the work area.<\/li><li>For smart EV charger setup, keep your WiFi password ready.<\/li><li>Leave your driveway open for the installers&#8217; vehicle.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee675ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee675ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Paperwork You Will Receive After Installation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafeeea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aafeeea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After installation, you should receive:<\/p><ul><li>Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC): it demonstrates the work complies with wiring regulations.<\/li><li>A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate is normally issued under the installer\u2019s scheme (NICEIC, NAPIT, etc.).<\/li><li>A manufacturer warranty certificate is usually 3 years on the charger unit.<\/li><li>Use manuals and app guides so you can refer back if any problem arises.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2839e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2839e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What To Do If There Are Problems During Installation?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33baeb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33baeb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes, installers face some unusual things during installation, like:<\/p><ul><li>Insufficient main fuse capacity.<\/li><li>An old and inadequate consumer unit.<\/li><li>The initial survey overlooked the complex cable paths.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>A professional EV charger installer will:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Be transparent about the problem and consequences right away.<\/li><li>Provide an exact quote to complete the remaining work.<\/li><li>Never proceed with unsafe modifications.<\/li><li>Allow you to rethink next steps.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a50b369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a50b369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Post-Installation: The First Few Days<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7558de1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7558de1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once your installation is complete:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Test All The Way:<\/strong> Fully charge your EV to make sure everything is working properly.<\/li><li><strong>Discover Features:<\/strong> Experiment with scheduling, app controls and other smart features.<\/li><li><strong>Track Energy Use<\/strong>: Review the power consumption on the app of smart chargers.<\/li><li><strong>Contact Support:<\/strong> If you notice any problems, contact your installer immediately for support, as most reputable providers provide a warranty period on their installation work.<\/li><\/ul><p>When you know how the installation works, you can choose the right installer for your needs and be ready for a hassle-free installation. Once the installation is complete, it\u2019s all easy, worry-free home charging from there on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0dd5fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0dd5fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ways_to_lower_the_cost_of_installing_ev_chargers\"><\/span>Ways To Lower The Cost Of Installing EV Chargers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-614b5a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"614b5a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.13.06\u202fPM-768x508.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17293\" alt=\"Ways To Lower The Cost Of Installing EV Chargers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.13.06\u202fPM-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.13.06\u202fPM-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.13.06\u202fPM-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-12.13.06\u202fPM.png 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6fbae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c6fbae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here is how you can reduce your cost of installing an EV charger without cutting corners:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fb3690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fb3690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Smart Equipment Choices<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381855f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"381855f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Stick To 7kW:<\/strong> very few homes will need a 22 kW charger, as it requires a costly three-phase upgrade (\u00a33,000 to \u00a35,000+). Therefore, go with a 7kW charger for a more economical installation.<\/li><li><strong>Use Smart Chargers:<\/strong> They will typically cost an extra \u00a3150 to \u00a3300 but have cheaper off-peak tariffs and often pay for themselves within months.<\/li><li><strong>Tethered vs. Untethered:<\/strong> If you want convenience, then go with tethered, but if you want flexibility, then untethered is the best option.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b69ad9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b69ad9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan Your Installation Wisely<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8444855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8444855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Minimise the distance; it is best to install the charger near your consumer unit. As additional cabling is \u00a315 to \u00a325 per metre.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Groundwork:<\/strong> Put wires through easy routes. Digging a driveway costs an additional \u00a3200 to \u00a3500 for trenching.<\/li><li><strong>Check WiFi Signal:<\/strong> Test your WiFi signals, as smart chargers need decent coverage. If the signals are weak, you will have to install extenders, which cost \u00a330 to \u00a380.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27fdce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27fdce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get The Best Deal<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a832d16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a832d16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Compare 3+ Quotes:<\/strong> Get detailed quotes from at least 3 OZEV-accredited installers. Ensure the length of cable and warranty policies are included.<\/li><li><strong>Bundle Projects:<\/strong> If you have other electrical work to be carried out, such as new consumer unit installation, then install your EV charger at the same time to avoid call-out fees.<\/li><li><strong>Claim All Grants:<\/strong> Apply for the EV Chargepoint Grant and look into local council schemes as well to minimise the installation cost.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c91dea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c91dea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"find_the_best_ev_charger_installers_with_comparedexperts_today\"><\/span>Find The Best EV Charger Installers With ComparedExperts Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2e184b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2e184b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stop searching and start comparing. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/comparedexperts.com\/uk\/\">ComparedExperts<\/a><\/strong> matches you with reputable EV charger installers.<\/p><p>We simplify the process:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Verified Installers:<\/strong> We only partner with licensed, insured and background-checked installers.<\/li><li><strong>Perfect Matches:<\/strong> Receive tailored quotes that match your requirements.<\/li><li><strong>Transparent Comparisons:<\/strong> Get itemised quotes and compare them easily.<\/li><li>Save Time: Just fill one easy form and get connected to multiple trusted installers.<\/li><\/ul><p>Get started in minutes. Just define your need and get connected to reputable EV charger installers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-451c2d1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"451c2d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md elementor-animation-grow\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Compare EV Charger Installation Costs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4509ecf elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4509ecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12b72eaf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"12b72eaf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-607e4203\" data-id=\"607e4203\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e23f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78e23f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311afffa elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"311afffa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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However, complex jobs, such as those that require groundwork or consumer unit upgrades, can take 1 to 2 days. The installer can provide you with an accurate lead time during the quoting process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8232\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is it better to have the charger installed before or after my EV arrives?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8232\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8232\"><p>Ideally, the charger should be installed before your EV arrives, as this guarantees that your vehicle will charge immediately. The majority of installers are able to finish the job within days, so you can coordinate your vehicle delivery.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8233\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will it affect the sale of my house later on if I install a charger?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8233\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8233\"><p>In most cases it adds value to your home. Please keep any certificates and warranty information for when you sell your home. If you plan to move the unit to a new home, please keep in mind some installers provide transfer services.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long does the EV charger installation really take?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Most of the installations are done in 3 to 4 hours. However, complex jobs, such as those that require groundwork or consumer unit upgrades, can take 1 to 2 days. 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