Home EV Charger Cost UK 2026

A typical home EV charger in 2026 — 7 kW tethered, smart, OZEV-approved — costs £850–£1,400 fitted. Pod Point, Ohme, Andersen and Easee dominate the UK market.

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Typical UK price range: £850–£1,500. Typical time: 4–6 hours.

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Charger type 7 kW tethered 7 kW untethered 22 kW (3-phase) Smart solar-aware

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

Cable run > 15 m £150–£600 Consumer unit upgrade £350–£800 Earthing rod / PEN £150–£350 Trenching across drive £200–£800

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Key points

• £850–£1,400 fitted
• 7 kW = ~30 miles/hour added
• Smart-charge built in (Octopus, Ohme app)
• 5-year warranty standard

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
Charger unit	£450	£950
Installation	£250	£500

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£1,586
South East	£1,468
South West	£1,292
Midlands	£1,175
North England	£1,057
Scotland	£1,116
Wales	£1,057

How to save money

• Choose untethered for futureproofing
• Pair with Octopus Intelligent for cheapest charging
• Make sure your consumer unit has spare capacity

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FAQs

Tethered vs untethered?

Tethered has a built-in cable (convenient). Untethered uses any Type 2 cable (flexible, futureproof).

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