EV Charger Installation Cost in London
In London, a home EV charger installation typically costs £1,200–£1,300 in 2026; the UK-wide range is £1,000, and the gap is local labour rates, not materials. Here is the full breakdown, what is included, and how to keep the price at the low end. Electricians in London who do EV charger installations
What does a home EV charger installation cost in London?
Ranges below are the national breakdown adjusted for London labour rates. Every job is priced on survey: use these to sanity-check quotes, not replace them.
| Type | London range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home charger, supplied and installedAverage before grant | £1,200–£1,300 | Average before grant |
| 3kW chargerSupply only | £300–£650 | Supply only |
| 7kW chargerSupply only | £540–£1,050 | Supply only |
| Workplace chargerTypical installation range | £1,200–£1,950 | Typical installation range |
| Soft-ground trench and backfillPer metre | £35–£40 | Per metre |
What would yours cost?
Those are the usual ranges. Tell us what you need done and we'll tell you the price for your home.
Why do prices differ in London?
London labour rates run 20-30% above the national average, driven by cost of living, parking and congestion charges, and commercial rents. Materials cost roughly the same nationwide.
London's stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces and flat conversions, where access, shared freeholds and older wiring layouts add time to almost any job. Parking, congestion charging and ULEZ compliance are real line items for a tradesperson's day here, and they show up in quotes whether itemised or not.
Nationally, a home EV charger installation runs £1,000; in London expect £1,200–£1,300. Get quotes from firms that actually cover your postcode: travel time is priced in whether you see it on the quote or not.
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EV charger installation cost in other cities
Full national breakdown: EV Charger Installation Cost