Technology

Home EV charging

Home charging is the single largest running-cost lever in electric motoring. The tariff does most of the work; the hardware just needs to be reliable.

Where we stand

We are sceptical of premium charger hardware marketed on savings. Once a unit schedules reliably and is safely installed, additional spend buys convenience, not cheaper electricity.

The questions that actually decide it

Check these before you commit

  • Is your consumer unit within reach of the parking space?
  • Does your chosen tariff require a specific charger or vehicle?
  • Is the installer competent-person scheme registered?
  • Who owns the data your charger produces?

Next step

Get a figure for your own home

Answer a short set of questions about your property, energy use and objectives. You will get an indicative next step, an installation order and the assumptions behind both.

What should I install first?