If you are looking to become an electric car charger installer and do not know where to start, this is the article for you. We look at qualifications, training courses, and certifications needed to enter this field. How to Become an EV Charger Installer in the UK To become a … Read more
The cost of EV charger installation in 2025 is currently an average of £1,110.38 in the UK. We know this by comparing the average cost of a basket of 7Kw EV home chargers in 2025, fully installed for a standard installation. We also review the fees associated with hiring a … Read more
This article takes you through the EV charger installation requirements in the UK, with an in-depth dive into the requirements for each stage of the installation process. What are the EV charger installation requirements? The requirements to install an EV charger in the UK are: Height Guidelines for EV Charger … Read more
Type 1 and Type 2 charging cables both serve the same fundamental purpose – letting you charge your EV – but they differ in significant ways, including their design, performance, and geographical usage. In this article, we compare the Type 1 EV cable with the Type 2 EV cable. We … Read more
If you are considering the installation of a fast 22kW EV home charger you may need to upgrade your current power supply from a single phase to 3-phase supply. This guide will help you understand your current setup and the steps for upgrading your supply to 3-phase power. How to … Read more
Electric car charging time depends on two key factors: the battery size (kWh) and the charger’s power output (kW). The higher the power output, the faster the charge. This guide breaks down home charging times and what EV owners can expect. How Fast Can You Charge an EV at Home? … Read more
The Granny Charger is a portable 3-pin EV charger used to charge an electric car via a 3-pin plug, in the UK it’s known as a type 2 to 3-pin charging cable. In this article, we review the best granny chargers currently available in the UK. We investigate the pros … Read more
In 2026, only a small number of Aldi, Asda and Sainsbury’s stores still offer free EV charging, and even then it’s usually limited to slower chargers. For the vast majority of supermarket locations, EV charging now costs between 40p and 85p per kWh, depending on the charging speed, provider and … Read more
Are you thinking about applying for an Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant? This guide has everything you need to know about the grants currently available. We look at the grant options, what changes were made during the 2022 update, along with a dive into the eligibility and how … Read more
With the rise of EVs comes a great deal of new terminology that can sometimes leave new EV owners scratching their heads. So let’s answer the question: What is a smart EV charger? How does it differ from regular EV chargers? And most importantly, what makes it ‘smart’? This article … Read more
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