Getting the right EV charger installation
25 March 2024 | OVO
Whichever EV charger you choose, we want to make sure it's installed in a way that's right for your home. That's why we have 4 different types of installation. Once you've done your online survey with us, we'll be able to tell you exactly what you need.
What are the 4 types of installation?
We offer Standard, Non-standard, Non-standard plus, and Bespoke. Please see the table below for more about these installation types, including pricing and how long they take to install.
The 4 different installation types
Standard | Non-standard | Non-standard plus | Bespoke | |
Length of power cable | Up to 10 metres | Up to 15 metres | Up to 20 metres | 20+ metres or 20 metres via a catenary wire |
Hours on site | Up to 3 | Up to 4 | Up to 6 | 6+ hours |
Charge point fitted to a brick or rendered wall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Meter location | External only | Your home must have an external electric meter, or an internal meter on an external wall | Internal or external | Internal or external |
Main protective bonding (if needed) | Needs to be properly sized and fitted, before the charge point is installed | Needs to be properly sized and fitted, before the charge point is installed | Up to 10 metres of 10mm cable, including any containment or clamps, to be fitted on installation day | More than 10 metres of 10mm cable, including any containment or clamps, to be fitted on installation day |
Charger set up and phone pairing | Wi Fi or 4G only | Wi Fi, 4G, or ethernet | Wi Fi, 4G, or ethernet | Wi Fi, 4G, or ethernet |
Additional cost | None. Installation is included with the price of the charger. | From £100 | From £220 | Custom quote |
For more info, please read our terms and conditions.
What's included?
With each type of installation you'll get:
Cabling clipped to the wall, up to 2.5 metres from the floor
A Surge Protection Device (SPD) to protect your EV charger in case of any electrical power surge
The manufacturer's instructions for the charger
A full demonstration of how the charger works
Your installation will also comply with the current British Standard Wiring Regulations (BS7671). You'll be given any associated documents and codes of practice.
What if I need more work done before my EV charger is installed?
If you need any extra work done, we'll let you know following your online survey. Please note that you'd need to arrange this yourself. If you need any earth bonding upgrades, or need to have main isolation switches fitted, our engineers can do this at an extra cost.
We'll find the right installation type for you
Once you've done your online survey, we'll be able to tell you which installation you need, and give you a quote. To start your survey, choose your preferred charger. We'll then take you through the next steps.
To find out more, read our EV charger installation question and answers.
Looking to get an EV charger?
We'll install it for you from £9991, even if you're not with OVO. Our chargers are also compatible with Charge Anytime, our super low smart charging rate. You can add it to any OVO plan for free.
Terms
1 This price includes our Standard installation. If your online survey showed that you need another type of installation, there would be an additional cost (please see the table above). Terms and conditions apply.