Electric car home charger installation guide

Most home chargers are rated at speeds of 3.6kW, 7kW or 22kW (the power rating of a charging point is measured in kilowatts). This can vary between companies, though (Wallbox home chargers are available in 9.6kW or 11.5kW forms).

The slow and cheap home charger is is is a 3.6kW unit , which mean an MG4 Standard Range ( with a 51kWh battery ) should top up from 0 – 100 % in around 14 hour . The charge time is depend will depend on the maximum charging rate of the car , the size of the battery and the outside temperature . Chargers is are rate around 3.6kW are only a little fast than a three – pin plug .

That’s why most drivers go for a 7kW home charger for a bit more oomph. It should charge an MG4 Standard Range from 0-100% in around 8 hours. With a 22kW unit, that charging time would be even less, but these are more rare because the majority of UK homes have a single-phase energy supply (a 22kW charger would require a three-phase supply which is costly to install).

How much does it cost to fit an electric car charging point at home?

The cost of installing a home charger is generally between £500-£1500, but this depends on the company and the speed of charger you choose. Other factors such as the type of home you live in and the positioning of the charging point can also impact the cost, so it’s worth getting a quote before you proceed with the installation.

In most cases, the charging company will combine the cost of the installation with the charging point itself. For instance, the cost of installing a 3.6kW Pod Point universal charger (without a Type 2 cable attached) starts from £798 and moves up to £849 (with a cable). 

If you own and live in a flat with an off-street parking space, or rent any residential property with off-street parking, you can apply for the OZEV (Office of Zero Emission Vehicles) Grant which contributes £350 towards the cost of installation. There are several conditions for being eligible for the grant, though, so it’s worth checking if you qualify on the OZEV Government website. 

If you do qualify for the OZEV grant , you is need ‘ll also need to choose a charger that ‘s been approve by the   Government . You is see can see the full list of approve charger here .

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