The transition to electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly across the UK, and London is at the forefront of that shift. With the UK government’s mandate that all new petrol and diesel car sales will end by 2035, and with an ever-expanding range of compelling electric vehicles now available at increasingly accessible price points, hundreds of thousands of London drivers are making the switch.
And for every driver who switches to an electric vehicle, home charging is the single most important practical step they will take transforming the experience from a regular, inconvenient trip to a public charging network into the effortless overnight ritual of plugging in at home and waking up to a full battery every single morning.
MayfairMarketplace.uk connects London homeowners, landlords, and businesses with OZEV-authorised (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) EV charger installers who provide fast, professional, and fully compliant electric vehicle charging point installations across all London boroughs.
Whether you are installing your first home charger for a newly delivered EV, equipping a rental property with a charging point to attract modern tenants, or deploying a fleet of workplace chargers for your employees, our network of specialist London EV charger installers delivers the right solution for your specific requirements.
Why a Dedicated Home EV Charger is Essential
Many new EV owners initially attempt to charge their vehicle using a standard three-pin domestic socket via the emergency ‘granny cable’ supplied with the car. Whilst this works in an emergency, it is a deeply impractical long-term solution. A standard 13-amp three-pin socket delivers charging power of approximately 2.3kW, meaning a typical family electric car with a 60kWh battery will take over 25 hours to charge from empty to full. Furthermore, charging at full load through a domestic socket for extended periods places sustained strain on the household wiring that the socket circuit was never designed to handle.
A dedicated home EV charging unit typically a 7kW single-phase wallbox delivers charging power at approximately three times the rate of a domestic socket, fully charging most electric cars overnight in seven to nine hours. The charge is delivered through a dedicated, properly rated circuit installed specifically for the purpose, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with BS 7671.
Types of EV Charger Available for London Homes
7kW Smart Wallbox (Recommended for Most Homes)
The 7kW single-phase smart wallbox is the standard recommendation for domestic EV charging in London. These units charge most electric vehicles at approximately 25 to 35 miles of range per hour of charging, fully replenishing a typical family car overnight. Smart wallboxes connect to your home Wi-Fi network, allowing you to schedule charging to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity tariffs (such as Octopus Go or EDF’s GoElectric tariff), monitor your energy consumption, and control the charger remotely via a smartphone application.
3.7kW Wallbox
A 3.7kW wallbox is an appropriate solution for properties where the incoming electrical supply capacity does not support a 7kW charger without a supply upgrade. Your installer will assess your property’s supply capacity during the survey and recommend the appropriate charger power rating.
22kW Three-Phase Chargers
Three-phase EV chargers deliver significantly faster charging speeds and are primarily suited to commercial and workplace charging applications rather than standard domestic installations, as three-phase electrical supply is uncommon in London residential properties.
EV Charger Installation for Landlords and HMOs
The demand for rental properties with EV charging facilities is growing rapidly across London, and forward-thinking landlords are already installing charging points as a competitive letting feature. Installing an EV charger in a rental property requires careful consideration of the metering arrangement, whether the landlord or the tenant pays for the electricity consumed — and the appropriate charger type and mounting position to suit the property’s specific layout.
Our listed installers are experienced in landlord EV charger installations and can advise on the most appropriate metering, access control, and cost recovery solutions for your specific rental property type.
Workplace and Commercial EV Charging in London
For London businesses, installing workplace EV charging is increasingly important both as an employee benefit and as a demonstration of the organisation’s commitment to sustainability. The government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides eligible businesses with a contribution of up to £350 per charging socket, towards the cost of purchasing and installing EV charge points.
Our listed commercial EV charger installers design and install multi-point workplace charging solutions, covering load management to ensure multiple simultaneous charging sessions do not exceed the building’s electrical supply capacity, access control and user authentication systems, energy monitoring and billing platforms for businesses that wish to charge employees or visitors for their energy consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, no. The installation of an EV charging point at a domestic property falls within Permitted Development Rights and does not require a planning application. However, properties in Conservation Areas or those that are Listed Buildings may have restrictions. Your installer will advise on any planning considerations relevant to your specific property during the survey.
A standard domestic wallbox installation typically takes between two and four hours from start to finish, including installation of the charging unit, running the dedicated cable route to the consumer unit, installation of a dedicated circuit breaker, and completion of all required testing and certification.
Your OZEV-authorised installer will issue a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate upon completion, confirming that the installation complies with BS 7671 and Building Regulations Part P. This documentation is important for insurance purposes and for future property sales.
Install Your EV Charger in London Today
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