Recommended Home EV Chargers by Category
Best Budget-Friendly Option: Project EV Pro Earth
Price: From £549 installed
Power: 7kW
Key features: Simple app control, scheduling, load balancing
Why we like it: Offers essential smart features at an affordable price point
Best for Energy Tariff Integration: Ohme Home Pro
- Price: From £799 installed
- Power: 7kW
- Key features: Automatic tariff optimisation, dynamic pricing support, detailed energy insights
- Why we like it: Can automatically find the cheapest electricity rates and adjust charging accordingly, potentially saving up to £600 annually compared to standard tariffs
Best for Energy Tariff Integration: Ohme Home Pro
- Price: From £799 installed
- Power: 7kW
- Key features: Automatic tariff optimisation, dynamic pricing support, detailed energy insights
- Why we like it: Can automatically find the cheapest electricity rates and adjust charging accordingly, potentially saving up to £600 annually compared to standard tariffs
What Your Home Needs for Installation
Before purchasing a home charger, consider these installation requirements:
- Off-street parking – You’ll need a dedicated parking space where the charger can be installed
- Electrical capacity – Your home’s electrical supply must have sufficient capacity; most homes can support a 7kW charger
- Consumer unit/fuse box access – Installation requires connection to your consumer unit
- Wi-Fi signal (for smart chargers) – Check signal strength where you plan to install the charger
- Cable run distance – Longer runs between your consumer unit and charger location increase installation costs
Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician with specific EV charger installation credentials. Most reputable charger suppliers will handle this as part of the package.
Final Thoughts on Choosing Your Home EV Charger
When selecting a home EV charger, consider your daily driving habits, your vehicle’s charging capabilities, and your home’s electrical setup. For most UK drivers, a 7kW smart charger offers the optimal balance of charging speed and installation practicality.
Remember that home charging is not just more convenient but also significantly more cost-effective than relying on public chargers. With electricity costs currently much lower than petrol or diesel prices, home charging is a key factor in realising the financial benefits of EV ownership.
The Charge Scheme: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Power Your EV
Want to make charging your electric vehicle even more affordable? The Electric Car Scheme offers The Charge Scheme – a salary sacrifice add-on specifically for EV charging. Similar to how our EV salary sacrifice programme saves drivers 20-50% on their electric vehicles (with the current Benefit-in-Kind rate at just 3%), The Charge Scheme helps you save on your charging costs through salary sacrifice.
By combining an electric car through salary sacrifice with The Charge Scheme, you can maximise your savings while enjoying all the benefits of home charging. Contact us today to learn how you can take advantage of the UK’s most cost-effective way to drive and charge an electric vehicle.
Looking for more information on managing your EV? Check out our guide to the best EV charging apps in the UK to optimise your charging experience both at home and on the go.