Electrical Vehicle Charger Installation
Stroud Electrical Services provides professional EV charger installation for homes and businesses across Gloucestershire, including Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, and surrounding areas. Whether you need a home EV charging point or a network of commercial chargepoints, our NICEIC-approved electricians deliver safe, compliant installations tailored to your property. We’re also an OZEV-authorised installer, helping customers access government grants and prepare for a fully electric future.
Domestic Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
Around 68% of UK EV drivers charge at home, making a dedicated domestic EV charging point the most convenient and cost-effective way to power your vehicle. Standard 3-pin plugs are limited to 2.3kW and offer only ~8 miles of range per hour. In contrast, a typical wall-mounted charger delivers 7kW, adding 15–30 miles of range per hour — ideal for overnight charging and everyday use.
Our complete home EV charger installation service includes a remote survey, full supply assessment, and expert installation by NICEIC-approved electricians. We install all major charger brands and ensure your unit is safely connected to your mains, cleanly mounted on an exterior wall or garage, and ready to use. Every installation includes a full demonstration so you’re confident from day one.
Pricing is tailored to each property, based on the electrical supply, cable runs, and charger type. We offer a free EV charger quote and survey with clear, practical advice. If you’re a tenant or flat owner, you may be eligible for up to £350 off installation through the EV chargepoint grant. As an OZEV-approved installer, we handle the paperwork on your behalf.
Most domestic installations require no planning permission, and all work complies with the latest UK electrical and building regulations.
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Our qualified electricians design and install commercial charging setups tailored to your site’s layout, supply capacity, and usage profile. From 7kW and 22kW AC units to advice on DC rapid chargers, we ensure the system is scalable and compliant.
Businesses can access funding through the Workplace Charging Scheme, offering up to £350 per socket for up to 40 chargepoints. We’ll advise on grant eligibility and handle the submission process.
All commercial installations include circuit protection, certification, and the option for ongoing maintenance or load management.
Commercial Electrical Vehicle Charger Installation
Whether you run an office, manage a fleet, or operate customer-facing premises, installing EV chargepoints for businesses offers clear long-term value. Workplace chargers support staff, encourage longer customer visits, and enhance your brand’s sustainability credentials.
We install commercial EV chargers across Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, and the wider region for:
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Workplaces & offices – employee and visitor charging bays with optional access controls and load balancing
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Retail & hospitality – attract EV-driving customers with convenient top-up charging
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Industrial & fleet operators – optimise charging for electric vans, taxis, or logistics vehicles
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Property developers & landlords – futureproof developments with shared EV infrastructure
Why Choose Stroud Electrical?
- NICEIC-certified and fully qualified for EV installations
- OZEV-authorised, allowing us to install under government grant schemes
- Trusted locally across Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester & Cirencester
- No off-the-shelf pricing – all quotes tailored and obligation-free
- Clean, safe, regulation-compliant installs backed by our workmanship guarantee
- Trusted by homeowners and businesses for reliable, future-ready EV charging solutions
Ready to install an EV charger?
Whether it’s your first home EV charging point or a full commercial charger network, we make the process simple. Book your free survey and quote today, and let’s get your property EV-ready.
Electrical Vehicle Charge Installation FAQs
1. How much does home EV charger installation in Gloucestershire cost?
A single-phase home install usually ranges from £900 to £1,200, but we quote each property individually after a free survey. Pricing reflects cable length, consumer-unit capacity, surge protection and your chosen 7 kW smart charger. Grants such as the EV Chargepoint Grant (see FAQ 4) can reduce the total, and every install includes NICEIC certification and Part P notification—no hidden extras.
2. Is a 3-pin plug safe, or do I need a dedicated electric car charger?
Use the 3-pin lead only for emergencies; it charges at 2.3 kW (≈ 8 miles per hour) and can overheat sockets. A 7 kW wall box adds 15–30 miles per hour, includes RCD + PEN-fault protection, and lets you schedule off-peak rates—safer, faster and cheaper long-term.
3. How long does EV charging-point installation take?
Most domestic jobs finish in three to four hours: consumer-unit check, dedicated circuit, wall-box mount, BS 7671 testing and app walk-through. Commercial multi-bay installs follow the same workflow, often completed overnight to avoid downtime.
4. What grants can cut the cost of EV charger installation?
EV Chargepoint Grant – up to £350 for renters or flat-owners with off-street parking.
Workplace Charging Scheme – £350 per socket (max 40) for businesses.
As an OZEV-approved installer, Stroud Electrical handles the paperwork and applies the discount directly to your invoice.
5. Do I need planning permission for an EV charging-station installation?
No—wall-mounted or pedestal units are permitted development across England and Wales. Listed buildings, conservation areas or verge-mounted units may require consent; we flag any edge cases during our survey and liaise with local planners if needed.
6. What charger power ratings can your EV-charger installers fit?
We supply 7.4 kW single-phase, 11 kW and 22 kW three-phase AC chargers with Type 2 sockets or tethered leads. Legacy Type 1 cars are covered via adapters, and we partner on 50 kW+ DC rapid projects for fleet depots.
7. Are your installations fully certified and guaranteed?
Yes. Stroud Electrical is NICEIC-approved and OZEV-registered. Every charger is fitted to the 18ᵗʰ Edition Wiring Regulations and the IET Code of Practice. You receive an Electrical Installation Certificate, Part P compliance where required, a three-year manufacturer warranty and our workmanship guarantee.
8. How much will charging an electric car at home add to my electricity bill?
The average UK driver sees £20–£35 per month added to their bill when charging a 40–60 kWh EV on a standard tariff. Switching to an off-peak EV tariff can cut that to under £15. Smart chargers automate cheap-rate charging, so running costs drop to roughly 7 p per mile—less than half the cost of petrol.
9. Can a home EV charger work with solar panels or a battery?
Yes. A solar-ready smart charger diverts surplus PV energy into your car and can prioritise a home battery when generation is low. Ideal with arrays of 3 kW or more, these chargers use dynamic load balancing so you never exceed your main fuse rating, even on cloudy days. We install MyEnergi zappi, Hypervolt Home 3 and similar units.
10. What is load balancing, and do I need it if I have two EVs?
Load balancing shares available amperage between multiple chargers to protect your incoming supply. A master charger or hub monitors real-time demand and automatically throttles each vehicle’s charge rate, preventing nuisance tripping. It’s essential for households with two EVs or for future-proofing when you expect to add a second car later.