Home charging is usually the cheapest way to run an EV in the UK if you have off-street parking and a smart 7.4 kW charger on the right tariff. These guides walk through install day, pence-per-mile costs on off-peak plans, what smart charging actually does under UK law, and how to divert solar surplus to the car.
UKEM installs Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, and Tesla Wall Connector. Quote to install is around three days with about half a day on site. Start on the EV chargers product page or the OZEV grant page if you may qualify for up to £500 off.
A smart EV charger can follow your solar curve and charge the car from surplus generation. Here is how much range a typical UK array adds in summer, and what you need installed.
Read moreA standard home EV charger install takes about half a day on site. Here is the step-by-step from arrival to NAPIT sign-off, DNO notification, and your first scheduled charge.
Read moreCharging at home is usually the cheapest way to run an EV in the UK. Here is how 7.4 kW home charging compares to public rates, flat tariffs, and smart off-peak plans.
Read moreWho qualifies for the OZEV grant, what you need at home, the install process, and how to choose between tethered and untethered.
Read moreWhat 'smart' actually means under UK law, which features save you money, and how Ohme and Tesla Wall Connector compare.
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