East Grinstead · Sussex · Surrey · Kent
Home EV charger installation in East Grinstead & Sussex
A smart charger on your driveway or garage wall, fitted neatly by a qualified electrician. We check your supply properly first, so the charger works safely alongside everything else in your home.
- Main fuse & load checkMaking sure your supply can take the extra load
- Consumer unitA dedicated, protected circuit for the charger
- EarthingProtection against supply faults, as BS 7671 requires for EV chargers
- Network operatorWe notify your local network operator for you
- CertificateTested, certified and registered with building control through NAPIT
Choosing a charger
Which charger suits you
All new home chargers in the UK must be smart chargers. That means you can schedule charging for cheaper overnight electricity and control it from your phone.
Cable attached
The cable stays on the charger, so you just plug in. The most convenient choice for one car.
Socket only
A tidier look on the wall. You use the cable that came with your car. Good if you might change cars.
Charges from solar
Uses spare power from your solar panels to charge the car before anything goes back to the grid.
Most homes have a single-phase supply, which tops out at about 7 kW. 22 kW chargers need a three-phase supply, which few houses have.
How it works
From quote to first charge
Most home installations are finished in half a day. We keep cable runs neat and tidy up before we leave.
- Send us a few photosYour consumer unit, electricity meter and where you'd like the charger.
- Fixed quoteA clear price, including any extra work your supply needs.
- InstallationCharger mounted, cable run, and a dedicated circuit fitted.
- Set-upCharger connected to your Wi-Fi and the app, with a schedule set for cheaper overnight rates.
- PaperworkElectrical certificate, building control notification and network operator notification done for you.
Running costs
How long a full charge takes
| Battery size | Typical car | 3-pin plug (2.3 kW) | Home charger (7 kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kWh | Small hatchback | about 17 hrs | about 6 hrs |
| 60 kWh | Family car | about 26 hrs | about 9 hrs |
| 80 kWh | Large SUV | about 35 hrs | about 11–12 hrs |
Times are from empty to full and are approximate. Most drivers top up a little each night, so a home charger has the car ready every morning.
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FAQs
Common questions
How long does a home charger installation take?
Most installations are done in half a day. Longer cable runs, or work on the consumer unit, can take a full day.
Do I need to upgrade my fuse or consumer unit?
Often not. We check your main fuse and consumer unit during the survey. Most chargers have load management that slows charging when the house is using a lot of power, which usually avoids an upgrade.
Can I charge from my solar panels?
Yes, with a solar-compatible charger. It can top up the car using surplus solar power that would otherwise be exported.
Is there a grant for a home charger?
Government grants for home chargers are mainly aimed at people who live in flats or rent. Schemes change, so we check what you qualify for when we quote.
Do you cover my area?
We're based in East Grinstead and cover Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London, including Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Dartford, the Medway towns, Reigate, Croydon and Bromley.
Get a quote
Tell us about your home
A few details are enough for a fixed price. If it's easier, call and we can talk it through.
Call: 020 8054 1941 · Mobile 07590 120 104
Accreditations
NAPIT registered · no. 70647
Constructionline Gold
SSIP accredited
Social Value
Constructionline Gold and SSIP are held by McCance Construction Ltd, part of McCance Group.