How much does EV charger installation cost in the UK?
Most EV charger installation jobs in the UK cost between £600 and £1,200. The median is £900.
Typical prices for EV charger installation in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Home EV charge point installation by certified installers.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 7kW unit, short run, modern board | £800 to £1,000 |
| 7kW with a run over 10 metres | £1,000 to £1,500 |
| With consumer unit upgrade or trenching | £1,400 to £2,200 |
What changes the price for EV charger installation
- Cable run length. The distance from consumer unit to parking space is the single biggest variable.
- Consumer unit condition. A board with no spare ways or no RCD protection needs upgrading first.
- Earthing arrangement. Some properties need an earth rod or a device that handles the PEN fault requirement.
- Groundworks. Running a cable under a driveway is a separate trade and a separate cost.
What is usually included
- The unit, installation, testing and certificate
- Notifying the network operator
- App setup
And what is usually not
- Consumer unit upgrade if needed
- Trenching and making good
- Any grant paperwork you have not applied for
The one thing that saves the most money
Ask what cable run length the quote assumes, and what happens if the board needs upgrading. Those two variables are where a fixed price quietly becomes a range.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified EV charger installation taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post an EV charger installation taskBrowse EV charger installation taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £900 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £939.95 | £900 |
| Tasker receives | £684 | £873.70 |
| Platform fees | £255.95 | £26.30 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does EV charger installation cost in the UK?
£600 to £1,200 for most jobs, with a median of £900. Typical prices for EV charger installation in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes EV charger installation more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.
Before you book
- EV charger installation cost in the UK (2026) and the grants availableWhat a home EV charge point costs to install, what affects the price, the grants for flats and renters, and the certification your installer must hold.
- How to check a tradesperson before you hire (UK, 2026)The registers to search, the documents to ask for, and the jobs that legally require certification in the UK, plus the checks Taskerama does for you.
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