Short answer: a good quality smart charger, properly installed, costs £1,195 with us, including up to 10m of cable. The final price depends mainly on how far the charger is from your consumer unit and whether your board needs work.
What our price includes
- RiponEV Pro 7.4kW smart charger, with app, Wi-Fi and load balancing
- Up to 10m of cable, plus a dedicated isolator and protection device
- Fitting by a Level 3 EV qualified electrician
- Testing, an electrical certificate and Building Regulations notification
- App set-up and a walkthrough before we leave
- OZEV grant paperwork, if you qualify
What can add to the cost
| Item | Why it comes up | Our approach |
|---|---|---|
| Longer cable run | The charger is far from your meter, for example a cellar meter on a terrace or a drive at the side of the house. | £100 per extra 5m up to 20m. Longer runs are priced individually. |
| Consumer unit upgrade | Old fuse boxes, full boards or boards with no RCD protection. | Checked on the survey and included in your written price. |
| Groundwork | The cable has to go under a path or drive to reach the parking. | Priced after the survey. |
| Supply or fuse issues | Some homes need the network operator to check the main fuse or a shared supply. | We handle the notification and tell you if anything is needed. |
Why some quotes look cheaper
Very low “from” prices often cover only a short cable run, a basic charger and no paperwork. Extras get added on the day. Before you compare quotes, ask each installer three things:
- How many metres of cable are included?
- Is the price fixed after the survey?
- Are testing, certification and Building Regulations notification included?
Also check the installer is on the OZEV approved list if you want a grant, and registered with a scheme such as NAPIT or NICEIC.
How to bring the cost down
- Claim a grant. Renters, flat owners, landlords, businesses and homes with on-street parking can get up to £500. See who qualifies.
- Use a cheap overnight tariff. A smart charger lets you schedule charging for off-peak hours, which is where the real long-term saving is.
- Spread the cost. 0% finance over 6, 9 or 12 months with a £99 deposit, subject to status. How finance works.
No driveway?
If you park on the street, a normal wall charger can’t run a cable across the pavement. We’re a Kerbo Charge partner installer, so we can fit a cross-pavement channel with council approval. A government grant of up to £500 is available for this until March 2027.
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