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Check current charger grants, estimate annual electricity costs and understand what changes a home installation quote.
£800–£1,200
typical installed cost
Up to £500
for eligible grant routes
7kW
common home charger
Smart
connected charging
These tools cover home and business energy only—not car reviews or general motoring advice.
Estimate electricity use, annual home-charging cost and the difference versus public charging using your own rates.
Calculate my costSee whether your property, parking and applicant type match one of the current £500 grant routes.
Check grant routeUnderstand the typical £800–£1,200 range, what can increase the quote and what an installer should inspect.
Read the cost guidePlan a home, landlord or workplace installation in Devon and the South West, then send the details for review.
Check Devon optionsFrom 1 April 2026, the main residential, landlord and workplace grant caps increased from £350 to £500 per socket. Eligibility still depends on the exact scheme.
Renters, flat owners and households installing an eligible cross-pavement solution may have a route. Ordinary owner-occupiers with a house and private driveway should usually plan for a paid installation.
The grant checker shows a likely route first. Contact details are optional and are not automatically shared with an installer.
Start the free grant checkEnergy Saving Trust gives a typical installed home chargepoint cost of around £800 to £1,200. The final quote depends on the charger, cable route, consumer unit, earthing, parking position and any groundwork.
Some renters, flat owners and households with only on-street parking can receive up to £500, subject to scheme rules. An owner-occupier living in a house with a private driveway is not automatically covered by the main residential grant.
It often is, especially on a suitable off-peak tariff. The exact saving depends on your electricity price, vehicle efficiency, annual mileage and the public chargers you would otherwise use.
A 7kW chargepoint is common for UK homes with a suitable single-phase supply. The installer must assess the electrical supply, available capacity and proposed cable route before confirming the design.