How much does it cost to install a home EV charger in the UK?
Most UK home charger installations land between £900 and £1,500 all-in, including hardware and a competent fit by an OZEV-approved installer. A standard 7kW smart charger like the Ohme Home Pro, Hypervolt Home 3 or Wallbox Pulsar Plus sits around £450 to £550 for hardware alone, with a further £400 to £550 of labour for a straightforward installation on a modern consumer unit with a short cable run.
What pushes the price up
Three things move the bill most: cable run distance, the age of your consumer unit, and any wall penetration. A 5m run between your meter and the charger is usually included in the headline price. Once you pass roughly 10m, expect around £12 to £15 per additional metre to cover cable, trunking and the extra labour to clip it neatly. Older fuse boards may need a dedicated RCBO; very old boards often need full replacement to meet 18th Edition wiring regulations, which adds £300 to £500.
Three-phase and complex sites
A 22kW charger needs a three-phase supply, which most UK homes do not have. Where a phase upgrade is required, the distribution network operator (DNO) charges typically run from £1,500 to £5,000 depending on your region and street network. For flats, allocated parking and on-street installs, expect the installer to need landlord or local authority sign-off before quoting properly; some streets are not viable today.
How to get an accurate price
The number above is a budgeting estimate, not a quote. Real installer pricing depends on a remote or on-site survey of your fuse board, earthing arrangement, supply capacity and cable route. The fastest way to firm up your number is to request quotes from verified installers using the Get Quotes panel: you give them your setup once, and they come back with fixed prices.