Electric Car Charging Points Costs

Introduction

If you have off-street parking, charging at home is almost always the cheapest and most convenient way to keep an electric vehicle topped up. Unit prices of electricity are lower at home than at public charging stations, and many energy suppliers offer dedicated EV tariffs with cheaper overnight rates to encourage charging outside peak hours.

It is important to avoid charging from a standard three-pin socket for regular use, it is both very slow and a safety risk over extended periods. A dedicated wall-mounted chargepoint is the right solution for home or workplace charging.

How much do electric car charging points cost?

Costs vary depending on the chargepoint model, cable run length, and any additional electrical work required (such as a new consumer unit, earthing upgrades, or groundworks). As a guide:

• Domestic EV chargepoint: from around £800–£1,500 installed, depending on model and installation complexity
• Commercial EV chargepoint: from around £1,000–£1,800 + VAT per unit, depending on specification
  
   Here are indicative costs for popular models we install: 

Factors that can affect the final cost include the chargepoint model and specification, the length and complexity of the cable run, whether an additional consumer unit or earthing upgrade is required, and any groundworks or trunking needed. 

Electric car charging point grants

OZEV's home and workplace chargepoint grant schemes have been extended for a final year, with funding available until 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2026, the maximum grant rate increased from £350 to £500 per socket.

Home grants (flats, renters, and residential landlords)

The residential chargepoint grant is available to flat owners, renters, and residential landlords, not to standard homeowners with a driveway, who are no longer eligible. Residents can apply for one socket; landlords can apply for up to 200 sockets across their sites. The grant covers 75% of the cost of purchase and installation, up to a maximum of £500 per socket.

The grant is applied directly by the installer, you will not need to claim separately. Spirit Energy is OZEV-approved and handles the grant application on your behalf.

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

The Workplace Charging Scheme covers 75% of the cost of installation up to £500 per chargepoint socket, with a limit of 40 sockets per business, making the grant worth up to £20,000. The scheme is open to businesses, charities, and public sector organisations with off-street parking for staff. Chargers must be installed by an OZEV-approved installer.

Note: 2026/27 is confirmed as the final year of the current OZEV grant structure. If you are considering an installation, it is worth acting before 31 March 2027 to take advantage of the available funding.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

 Charging an electric vehicle at home is significantly cheaper than fuelling a petrol or diesel equivalent. Here is a comparison using a typical modern EV with a 60kWh usable battery (roughly 200 miles of range):

By comparison, a petrol car achieving 45mpg and paying around 145p/litre would cost approximately 14–15p per mile in fuel alone, significantly more than home EV charging even on a flat tariff, and more than three times the cost of an overnight EV tariff.

Spirit Energy EV Chargepoint Installations

Please note that we only install EV chargepoints alongside new solar PV systems, within our service area.

Spirit Energy is OZEV-approved for the installation of EV chargepoints, so our clients can claim the relevant grants where eligible. We install all chargepoints in accordance with the IET Code of Practice. Our standard installations are typically limited to 10m cable runs, surface-mounted cabling, and no groundworks, though we can advise on more complex installations where needed.