Good news for anyone planning a home EV charger install in 2026: from 1 April the OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) chargepoint grant increased from £350 to £500 per socket. For a typical home install it now covers around 75% of the total bill, which makes the all-in cost lower than it's been in years.
I've been installing chargers across Pinner, Hemel Hempstead, Harrow, Watford and the surrounding area for years and I'm an OZEV-approved installer, which means I can claim the grant for you and apply it directly to your invoice — you don't have to chase the money yourself.
What's Changed in 2026
Three big changes came in on 1 April 2026: 1) Grant amount up to £500 per socket (was £350). 2) The flats and renters grant and the residential landlord chargepoint grant moved to a new application platform. 3) Photographic evidence is now required as part of every installer's claim — close-ups of the charger, the model and serial number, the parking space, and a wide shot of the building. None of that affects you as the customer; I handle all of it.
A few schemes also closed in March 2026: the staff and fleets grant, the commercial landlord chargepoint grant, and the residential landlord infrastructure grant are no longer accepting new applications.
Who Qualifies for the £500 Grant?
The current home charger grant is aimed at people who can't install easily otherwise — primarily renters and people living in flats with a dedicated parking space. To qualify you need to: own or rent a property with off-street parking, have access to your own electricity supply, own or lease a qualifying electric vehicle (or have one on order), and use an OZEV-approved installer.
If you own your home outright (a standard house with a driveway), you don't typically qualify for the headline £500 home charger grant any more — that's changed in recent years. Worth a quick chat before booking so I can confirm what you're eligible for. If you're a flat-owner or tenant in Pinner, Hemel, Harrow or anywhere nearby, the grant is still very much available and I can claim it on your behalf.
What an All-In EV Install Actually Costs in 2026
My fixed prices for a single-phase home install start at £999, which covers the charger unit, all cabling, consumer unit modifications if needed, the dedicated EV circuit, mounting and commissioning, and full NAPIT certification. If you qualify for the grant, the £500 comes off that price — your all-in could be £499.
The most popular charger I install is the MyEnergi Zappi (7.4kW, solar-compatible, app-controlled). I also fit Ohme, Hypervolt, Easee and EVEC chargers. Use the EV calculator on the pricing page for an instant all-in quote based on your property and parking layout.
Regulations You Should Know About
Two things every home EV charger sold in the UK since December 2022 must comply with: the Smart Charge Point Regulations 2021, which require default off-peak scheduling and randomised delay (so the grid doesn't get hammered when everyone plugs in at 7pm), and BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, which requires DC residual current protection on the EV circuit — either a Type B RCD or a charger with built-in 6 mA DC sensing.
Every charger I install meets both requirements as standard. The certificate I issue at the end of the install confirms compliance, which you'll want for your insurance and for resale.
Ready to Book?
If you're thinking about getting a home EV charger installed in 2026, now is genuinely a good time — grant's up, charger prices are stable, and installation slots are typically a couple of weeks out. I cover Pinner (HA5), Hemel Hempstead (HP1-3), Harrow, Watford, Northwood, Eastcote, Ruislip, Stanmore, Edgware and the surrounding area.
Get a no-obligation quote via the form on my contact page or call 07405 629 940 and we'll talk through the right charger for your setup, whether you qualify for the grant, and a fixed all-in price.