Home EV Charger Costs and Savings in the UK
A home EV charger lets you charge overnight at home instead of relying on public chargepoints, which usually cost several times more per mile. Here’s what installation typically costs and what it saves.
Typical installed cost
A home EV charger installation typically costs £800 to £1,200, with most homes that have a driveway or garage near the consumer unit landing in the £900 to £1,200 range. Costs rise if you need extra cabling, a new consumer unit or off-street parking work.
Government grant
The EV Chargepoint Grant covers up to £500 per socket, about 75% of the typical cost, but it’s currently only available to renters and flat owners. Homeowners with a private driveway are no longer eligible.
Savings vs public charging
Home charging is typically 3 to 5 times cheaper per mile than public rapid charging:
| Where you charge | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Public rapid charger | 50p to 85p per kWh (20 to 25p per mile) |
| Home, standard tariff | around 26p per kWh (7 to 8p per mile) |
| Home, overnight EV tariff (e.g. Octopus Go) | around 7p per kWh (about 3p per mile) |
Payback period
The annual saving from charging at home instead of relying on public chargers is typically £575 to £1,950, comfortably covering the installation cost within one to two years for most drivers. Compared with running a petrol car (often £1,600+ a year in fuel), switching to an EV charged at home on the right tariff can bring annual fuel-equivalent costs down to roughly £400 to £600.
These figures are UK-wide averages for illustration, not a quote. Your actual cost and savings depend on your driving distance, electricity tariff, home wiring and the installer you choose. Get matched with vetted installers for a quote based on your own home.