EV Charger Installation: Home Charging Guide for UK Drivers

Installing an EV charger at home cuts your charging costs by 70% versus public networks. Here's what to expect. ## 7kW vs 22kW **7kW:** Charges a 60 kWh EV from 20%-80% in ~5 hours. Works on standard single-phase supply. Suits 95% of UK homes. **22kW:** Charges the same car in ~1.5 hours, but requires three-phase power (most UK homes don't have it). Only worth it for high-mileage fleets. ## Grants The OZEV EVHS grant closed in 2022 for homeowners. Flat owners and tenants can still claim £350. Commercial WCS grants of £350/socket remain available. ## Solar integration If you have solar + battery, an Ohme or Zappi charger can charge your EV from surplus solar — effectively free driving. Combined with Octopus Intelligent Go (7p/kWh overnight), this is the cheapest way to drive in the UK. ## Coverage We install OZEV-approved chargers across [Manchester](/ev-chargers/manchester), [Leeds](/ev-chargers/leeds), [Liverpool](/ev-chargers/liverpool), [London](/ev-chargers/london), and nationwide. See our full [EV charger service](/ev-chargers).