The right charger fits where you park, when you drive and how you charge day to day. Start there — not with a list of technical features.
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£13.00 per 50 kWh top-up
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They all charge a car, but cable handling, home power monitoring, app support and electricity-plan compatibility can change how well they work for you.
Prices include a standard installation, researched across the top UK home-charging sites. Your home may need extra work. These are direct source links, not paid placements.
One of the cheapest ways to get a smart charger on the wall, with the essentials covered.
Avg £850 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
A compact socket if you would rather put the cable away between charges.
Avg £960 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
A compact socket design to investigate for a two-charger household.
Avg £970 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
A value charger with a spec sheet that embarrasses dearer rivals, including built-in mobile data.
Avg £975 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
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A familiar home-charging option with app scheduling.
From £1,004 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
A screen on the charger, with charging managed around your electricity plan.
Avg £1,010 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
Worth investigating when using spare rooftop solar is a priority.
Avg £1,125 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
An attached cable with app control and solar charging modes.
Avg £1,165 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
A design-led option that keeps its attached cable hidden away.
From £1,404 installed
Charger + standard installation · VAT included · Buying checks
Before you rely on a socket
Around 10 amps, all night, every night — a household socket was never designed for that. Occasional backup, yes. Your main way to charge, no.
Read the 3-pin charging guidePlain English
The charger monitors how much power the house is using and reduces charging when needed. It needs a working sensor or meter connection and the correct settings; the charger alone cannot promise this.
Attached means the cable stays on the charger, ready to plug in. A socket model uses a separate cable you plug in each time and put away afterwards. Include that cable in the price comparison.
A schedule follows times you set. A supplier-integrated charger can let an eligible energy plan control charging. Compatibility depends on the exact plan, car and charger — not just the supplier name.
Around 7kW is common for a UK home on a single-phase supply. A 22kW label normally needs a three-phase supply and a car that accepts that AC power. A higher number does not guarantee faster charging at your home.
Some chargers adjust charging to use spare solar generation. That is different from simply charging in daylight. Check how it works with your panels, home battery and minimum charging power.
Power monitoring stops the charger asking for too much from the house. Separate electrical protections deal with faults. One does not replace the other; a qualified electrician must check the complete setup.
If your employer pays for business miles, they may want to see what charging actually cost. A charger app that lists each session — kilowatt hours used, date and time — makes that easier to evidence. Check whether the list can be exported, and whether home charging is kept separate from public charging.