EV charger installers in Yorkshire and the Humber

123,140 plug-in cars are now kept by households and individuals in Yorkshire and the Humber — 52% more than a year ago. Here's what a home charger costs here, who runs your local network, the grants that apply in England, and how to get quotes from accredited installers who cover your postcode.

Data checked 10 October 2026: DfT vehicle licensing (end of June 2026) and public charging statistics (1 July 2026).

Privately kept plug-in cars: 123,140; 229,477 including company-registered cars
Growth in a year (private): +52%; UK: +44%
Public chargers per 100,000 people: 111; UK average: 175
Plug-in cars per public charger: 36.5; 6,281 public chargers, 2,075 rapid

Privately kept plug-in cars in Yorkshire and the Humber, 2024 Q2 to 2026 Q2

53,317123,140

What a home charger costs in Yorkshire and the Humber

Most homes pay £850–£1,100 for a smart charger fitted by an accredited electrician, or £400–£500 to install a charger you already own. National providers charge much the same here as elsewhere in Great Britain. The price only rises much when the cable has a long way to go, your fuse board needs replacing or the network operator has to upgrade your supply.

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Your electricity network operator

Your network operator (DNO) owns the cables into your home — it isn't your energy supplier. Your installer notifies it about the new charger. If your home shares a supply with a neighbour (a "looped" supply) or your main fuse is too small, the operator does the upgrade, usually free of charge but with a wait.

Northern Powergrid — most of the region

Network areas don't follow regional boundaries exactly. Check your postcode on the ENA 'find my network operator' tool or ask your installer.

Grants in Yorkshire and the Humber

In England, the UK-wide OZEV grants apply: up to £500 (75% of the cost) for renters and flat owners with private parking, for households using a council-approved cross-pavement channel, and for residential landlords — until 31 March 2027. Homeowners with a driveway are not eligible.

Check whether you qualify.

No driveway?

About 38% of homes in Yorkshire and the Humber have no parking on their own plot (English Housing Survey), so a driveway charger isn't an option for many households. Cross-pavement channels, on-street chargers and the £500 on-street grant are the alternatives.

Your options without a driveway · How cross-pavement charging works

Where the electric cars are

Local authority	Privately kept plug-in cars
North Yorkshire	18,296
Leeds	17,296
Sheffield	10,285
East Riding of Yorkshire	10,257
Bradford	10,000

Company cars are counted where the leasing or fleet company is registered, which inflates the totals for a few areas, so we rank by privately kept cars.

Cities in Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds: 91,626 plug-in cars (+22% in a year), 1,169 public chargers (138 per 100,000 people).
Sheffield: 15,796 plug-in cars (+36% in a year), 531 public chargers (91 per 100,000 people).

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Questions people ask

How many electric cars are there in Yorkshire and the Humber?

At the end of June 2026 there were 229,477 licensed plug-in cars in Yorkshire and the Humber (150,633 fully electric and 78,844 plug-in hybrids), of which 123,140 were kept privately rather than by companies — 52% more private plug-in cars than a year earlier (DfT VEH0142).

How much does it cost to install a home EV charger in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Most homes pay £850–£1,100 for a smart charger with a standard installation. National providers charge much the same here as elsewhere in Great Britain. Long cable runs, groundworks or a fuse board upgrade add to the price — see every cost.

Who is the electricity network operator in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Northern Powergrid (most of the region). Your installer notifies them when your charger is fitted — you don't need to contact them yourself unless your supply needs upgrading.

Can I get a grant for a home charger in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Usually not: wall-mounted chargers on a house are normally permitted development, but listed buildings and some conservation areas need consent. Read the rules.

Sources

DfT Vehicle licensing statistics — VEH0142 Licensed plug-in vehicles by body type, fuel type, keepership and local authority (Cars), UK Government (read 10 October 2026)
DfT Vehicle licensing statistics — VEH0105 Licensed vehicles by body type, fuel type, keepership and local authority (Cars, all fuels), UK Government (read 10 October 2026)
DfT Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics (official statistics in development; data: Zapmap) — EVCI0101 Public EV chargers by country and region, UK Government (read 10 October 2026)
DfT Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics (official statistics in development; data: Zapmap) — EVCI0102 Public EV chargers by local authority, UK Government (read 10 October 2026)
Connecting electric vehicles and heat pumps, Energy Networks Association (read 10 October 2026)

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