EV charger (7 kW) cost UK 2026
The going rate for ev charger (7 kw) in 2026 is under 10 m: £600–£1,200 · 10–25 m: £900–£1,800 · over 25 m: £900–£1,800 (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
EV charger (7 kW) calculator
Market bands
| Option | Band | Source |
|---|---|---|
| under 10 m | £600–£1,200 | Trade2Base |
| 10–25 m | £900–£1,800 | Trade2Base |
| over 25 m | £900–£1,800 | Trade2Base |
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Mount charger, run cable, earth, test, notify DNO | 5 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable, isolator and protection set | £60 6 mm² cable up to 10 m — Standard run | £90 SWA run, isolator, RCBO — Outdoor-rated | £140 Plus earth rod kit — TT where PME isn't allowed |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Cable run length? under 10 m · 10–25 m · over 25 m big effect
- Who supplies the charger? me · customer
Good practice
- Long cable runs add £100–£300
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Low main fuse rating | main fuse label 60 A, old cut-out | 60 A main fuse or old cut-out: DNO upgrade may be needed for EV or heat pump |
| Plastic consumer unit | non-metal consumer unit | Plastic consumer unit: upgrade recommended |
| No main bonding | no earth clamps on gas and water pipes | Main protective bonding to gas and water |
Questions
How much does ev charger (7 kw) cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is under 10 m: £600–£1,200 · 10–25 m: £900–£1,800 · over 25 m: £900–£1,800 (total, ex VAT), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 charger comes to about £928–£1,431 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does ev charger (7 kw) take?
The worked example of 1 charger takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of ev charger (7 kw)?
Mainly cable run length, plus any prep found on site: low main fuse rating, plastic consumer unit, no main bonding.