EV Charger Installation Cost UK (2026 Guide)
Typical installation costs
Wondering what it costs to install an EV charger at home? Most of our installations, including a popular smart charger, fall between £899 and £1,200 fully installed — covering the charger, a new dedicated circuit, testing and certification. This guide breaks down what affects the price, what’s included, and how to get an exact figure for your property.
Installation complexity:
The final figure depends on two things: the complexity of the installation, and the charger you choose.
- Straightforward — charger close to the consumer unit, short cable run, standard wall. The most common driveway scenario.
- Typical — longer runs, routing through the property, or a detached garage.
- Complex — groundworks, consumer unit upgrades, or three-phase properties. Identified at survey, priced before anything begins.
Your charger choice: entry-level smart chargers and premium designer units can differ by £300–£500 or more. A straightforward installation with a value charger sits at the bottom of our range; the same installation with a premium unit like an Andersen can exceed it — and we’ll show you the exact difference in your quote.
What's included in every installation
Every U Charge installation includes: a new dedicated EV charger circuit from your consumer unit, all required protective devices, fixing the charger to a suitable wall, and full testing and certification to BS 7671.
What affects the price?
- Cable run length — the distance between your consumer unit and the charger position is the single biggest factor.
- Wall type and routing — brick and plaster are straightforward; routing through multiple internal walls or solid stone takes longer.
- Your consumer unit — older units sometimes need upgrading to safely support an EV circuit. We check this at survey.
- The charger you choose — from value smart chargers to premium designer units, there’s a £300+ spread between models.
- Groundworks — chargers on detached garages or gateposts may need armoured cable buried in trenching.
How to get an exact price
We offer a free remote survey — you send us photos and details of your property, and we provide a fixed quote. Prefer eyes on site? We offer in-person site surveys for £75, fully refunded when you place your order. Either way, you’ll know the exact price before any work begins — no surprises on the day.
Cost FAQs
- Usually not — we buy at trade prices, and self-supplied units can complicate warranty coverage. Ask us to price your preferred model.
Grants change regularly — check the current schemes on GOV.UK, and if you qualify, we’ll advise how it applies to your installation.
Independent guides put typical UK installation at £800–£1,200, with London and the South East often running £900–£1,500 — our pricing is competitive for the region.