EV chargers

EV Charger Installation in Liverpool

A smart home charger on your wall, wired on its own circuit from your fuse board and set up on your phone before Harry leaves. Your board and supply are checked first, so there are no surprises on the day.

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An Ohme Home Pro EV charger fitted by Harry Radford on a red-brick wall — Harry's own job

Guide price: From £850 fitted
Time on site: Usually one day
Charger type: Smart, 7kW
Certificate: Emailed after testing

Who it is for

Signs it is time for a home charger

Most people ring Harry about a charger for one of these reasons.

A three-pin plug lead across the drive
Charging from a normal socket is slow and hard on the socket and extension lead. A wall charger is quicker and built for the job.
Paying public charger prices
Rapid chargers cost far more per mile than home charging on a cheap overnight tariff.
A new or second-hand EV on order
Getting the charger fitted before the car arrives means it is ready on day one.
An old charger that keeps dropping out
Older units can lose their app connection or trip. A modern smart charger fixes that.
Moving to an overnight tariff
A smart charger can be scheduled so the car only charges in the cheap hours.
A second EV in the house
Two cars on one supply needs load management so the main fuse is not overloaded. Harry checks this first.

What is included

What the job includes

Each line below goes on your written quote, so you can see what you are paying for.

What should be on an electrician's quote

Written priceEV charger installation

01Supply and fuse board checkYour main fuse, earthing and fuse board are checked before anything is fitted, so the charger is safe on your supply.
02Smart charger supplied and fittedA 7kW smart charger mounted on the wall where you park. Harry has fitted the Ohme Home Pro. Ask about other makes.
03Dedicated circuitA new circuit from your fuse board, on the right size cable for the length of the run.
04Neat cable runCable clipped tidy along the wall or run through the house, with the route agreed with you first.
05Outdoor isolatorA switch by the charger so it can be turned off safely.
06RCD and earthing protectionProtection fitted to the current wiring regulations (BS 7671), including the right earthing arrangement for an EV.
07Load management where neededIf your supply is busy, the charger is set to back off when the house is using a lot of power.
08App set-upThe charger connected to your Wi-Fi and phone, with charging scheduled for your tariff.
09Testing and certificateEvery part tested, with an Electrical Installation Certificate emailed to you.
10Building Control notifiedA new circuit is notifiable under Part P. As a NAPIT member Harry self-certifies the work and notifies Building Control for you.

How it runs

How the day goes

Most home chargers are fitted in a single visit.

BeforePhotos and a priceSend photos of your fuse board, your main fuse and where you park. Harry confirms the price and the cable route before booking.
MorningPower off, circuit inHarry turns the power off for part of the day, fits the new circuit at the fuse board and runs the cable out to the wall.
AfternoonCharger on, testedThe charger and isolator go on, the power comes back on and every part is tested.
AfterApp set and paperwork sentThe app is set up on your phone before Harry leaves, and your certificate follows by email.

Price guide

What an EV charger costs to fit

The charger you pick and how far the fuse board is from where you park make the biggest difference.

Price my EV charger

Job	What it covers	Guide price
Standard untethered charger	7kW socketed unit, supplied and fitted, cable run under 10 metres	From £850
Smart untethered charger	7kW, app control and scheduling for overnight tariffs	From £950
Tethered charger	7kW with the cable built in	From £950
Longer cable run	£150 for 10 to 15 metres, £250 for more than 15 metres	From £150
Charger on a detached garage	Armoured cable out to the garage	+ £150
New fuse board if needed	Only if your board cannot safely take the charger	From £650

These are Harry's own starting prices. Every home is different, so Harry looks at the job and confirms a fixed price before any work starts. Quotes are free, and nothing is booked until you have agreed the price.

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Not sure what you need? Send Harry a photo and he will tell you.

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How much to install an EV charger?

A standard home EV charger fitted by Harry starts from £850. Smart and tethered chargers are from £950. The price goes up with a smart or tethered unit, a long cable run, or if your fuse board needs replacing first. Use the EV price tool for a guide in about a minute, and Harry confirms a fixed price before booking.

How long does it take to install an EV charger?

Most home chargers are fitted in one day. A long cable run, a detached garage or a fuse board upgrade at the same time can add time, and Harry tells you that when he prices the job.

Is there a grant for an EV charger?

The OZEV chargepoint grant in England is now aimed at people who rent, own a flat, or are landlords, not most homeowners with a driveway, and it has to be claimed through an OZEV approved installer. Harry is not OZEV approved at the moment, so his prices do not include a grant. Check the current rules on GOV.UK.

Do I need planning permission for an EV charger?

Usually not. Most wall-mounted chargers at a house in England fall under permitted development. Listed buildings, conservation areas and flats can be different, so check with your council or landlord if that applies to you.

Does my fuse board need changing for an EV charger?

Not always. Many modern boards have room for the extra circuit. Older boards with no spare way or no RCD protection may need replacing first. Harry checks from your photos and tells you before you book.

Does the charger have to be a smart charger?

Yes. Under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021, home chargers sold in Great Britain must be smart, with off-peak charging set up by default. That is also how you get the cheap overnight rate.

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Areas covered

EV charger installation across Liverpool and Merseyside

Harry is based in Halewood and covers Liverpool, Halewood, Huyton, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Kirkby, Bootle, Crosby, Maghull, Formby and Ormskirk. Not sure if you are in range? Send your postcode on WhatsApp.