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60 kWh battery, 20% → 90% at 7.6p/kWh on Intelligent Octopus Go · the same 139 miles in a petrol car ≈ £28.

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What a home charger really costs

Most homes pay between £850 and £1,100 for a smart charger fitted by an accredited electrician. The price only climbs when the cable has a long way to travel or your fuse box needs work.

Renting, or living in a flat? A government grant still pays 75% of the cost, up to £500, until 31 March 2027.

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Typical quote, 2026

inc. VAT

Smart charger + standard installationCharger on the wall near your fuse box, up to 10–15 m of cable: £850–£1,100
Installation onlyIf you already own a charger: £400–£500
Longer cable run (15–25 m)Detached garage, far side of the house: +£125–£375
Long run or groundworks (25 m+)Trenching across a drive or garden: +£350–£900

Based on prices published by UK installers and the big national providers, checked 10 October 2026. Grants come off the total.

From first question to first charge

Tell us about your home
Where you park, how far the fuse box is, when you need it. Takes about a minute, and you see a price estimate straight away.
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Accredited installers who cover your postcode get in touch. Most survey from photos of your fuse box and parking spot.
Choose, then charge overnight
Pick the quote you like. A standard install takes around half a day. Switch to an EV tariff and charge for pennies per mile.

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The chargers we rate highest

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Ohme Home Pro
7.4
The default pick for Intelligent Octopus Go: strong tariff and solar features at a competitive fitted price, held back by its reliance on a mobile signal and a mixed repair record.
£999 fitted
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
7.2
The best-rated charger by owners and the pick for exposed walls, long cable runs and solar with a battery, but dearer fitted than an Ohme and dependent on strong Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
£1,099 fitted
Ohme ePod
7.2
The value pick for Intelligent Octopus Go households: Ohme's software in a compact untethered unit, if you can live without a screen and a fixed cable.
£949 fitted

Charging at home costs pennies a mile

On an overnight EV tariff, a typical electric car costs around 2.3p a mile to run — about a tenth of petrol. A home charger is what unlocks those rates.

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Cost per mile, pence

At home on an EV tariff · Intelligent Octopus Go, overnight2.3p
At home on a standard tariff · Ofgem price cap7.9p
Petrol car · 40 mpg19.9p
Public rapid chargers · Average pay-as-you-go23.8p

Assumes 0.301 kWh per mile. Rates checked 10 October 2026; home electricity is VAT-free in Great Britain until 31 March 2027.

Can you get a grant? It depends where you park

The government's chargepoint grants pay 75% of the cost, up to £500, until 31 March 2027.

You rent, or own a flat
Up to £500 off (75% of the cost) if you have your own off-street parking space.
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You park on the street
Up to £500 towards a charger with a council-approved cable channel across the pavement.
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You own a house with a driveway
No grant — but an EV tariff typically pays back the charger within a few years compared with petrol.
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Installers across the UK, region by region

1,561,648 plug-in cars are now kept by UK households and drivers, 44% more than a year ago. Pick your region for local costs, grants, your electricity network operator and installers who cover your postcode.

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Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0142), end of June 2026.

Privately kept plug-in cars

Lowest: 21,561Highest: 272,429

Common questions

How much does it cost to install a home EV charger?

Most homes pay £850–£1,100 for a smart charger fitted by an accredited electrician (the median published price is £949). Long cable runs, groundworks or a new fuse board add to that. See every cost.

How long does installation take?

A standard installation takes around half a day on site. From your first enquiry it usually takes two to six weeks, depending on the installer and whether your network operator needs to upgrade your supply.

Can I get a grant?

If you rent, own a flat with private parking, or park on the street and use a council-approved cross-pavement channel, a government grant pays 75% of the cost up to £500 until 31 March 2027. Homeowners with a driveway are not eligible. Check the grants.

Do I need a smart charger?

Yes — all new home chargers sold in Great Britain have to be smart. To get the cheapest EV tariffs, check your charger (or car) works with the tariff you want. Compare the best chargers.

Can I just use a three-pin plug?

For occasional top-ups, yes, but it is slow and not designed for nightly use. A wall charger is around three times faster and safer for regular charging. Charging from a 3-pin plug.

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