Home electric vehicle charge point installation
EV Charger Installation
EV charger installation covers fitting a home electric vehicle charge point, including the electrical supply assessment, mounting and commissioning, carried out by a qualified electrician certified to install EV charging equipment.
Definition
What ev chargers involves
Installing a home EV charger involves assessing the property's electrical supply capacity, running a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit to the charge point location, and mounting and commissioning the unit. Off-street parking is generally required for permitted development installation; on-street or unusual positions may need planning consideration.
Suitable for
- Homes with off-street parking wanting a dedicated home charge point
- New builds or extensions where an EV charger can be planned in from the outset
- Upgrading from a slower or older charge point
Not suitable for
- Properties without off-street parking, where a wall-mounted home charger isn't a practical fit — we can advise on the position where a solution is possible
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Assessment
Assessing the electrical supply capacity and the best position for the charge point.
- 02
Specification
Agreeing charger type, output and position.
- 03
Installation
Running a dedicated circuit and mounting the charge point.
- 04
Commissioning
Testing and commissioning the unit to manufacturer and BS 7671 requirements.
- 05
Certification
Issuing an electrical certificate for the installation.
Typical timescale
A standard home charge point installation is typically completed within a day, depending on the distance from the consumer unit.
Cost guidance
Cost depends on charger specification and cable run distance from the consumer unit. An itemised quotation follows a site assessment.
Limitations and exclusions
- Properties with limited electrical supply capacity may need an upgrade before a charge point can be fitted, which we identify during assessment
- Any applicable grant scheme eligibility and administration is your responsibility to confirm, though we can advise where we're able to
Areas we cover
EV Chargers across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for ev chargers in each town we work in.
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FAQs
EV Chargers FAQs
Do I need planning permission for a home EV charger?
Most home EV charger installations fall under permitted development, particularly with off-street parking. Certain positions — such as facing a highway on some properties — can have specific requirements, which we check before installation.
Discuss your ev chargers project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.