EV Charger Installation in Manchester
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Trafford, from Didsbury and Chorlton to Prestwich and Sale.
Tell us about your home and parking, and compare up to 3 quotes from vetted, accredited local installers.
Over 50 vetted EV charger installers across our network, all checked through the TradeWatch vetting process.
What to know before installing a charger in Manchester
Manchester’s homes range from Victorian terraces in Levenshulme, Withington and Chorlton, where on-street parking is the norm, to semi-detached homes with driveways in Didsbury, Sale and Prestwich, and thousands of city-centre apartments with allocated parking.
If you own an apartment or rent and have an allocated parking space, you may qualify for the UK government grant of up to £500, though you will usually need permission from the building’s management company or freeholder before a charger is fitted.
The local electricity network is run by Electricity North West, which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint. In older terraces, the distance from the consumer unit to where you park is usually what shapes the quote.
Areas we cover around Manchester
Our vetted installers cover Manchester and the surrounding area, including Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Manchester city centre
- Didsbury
- Chorlton
- Withington
- Levenshulme
- Prestwich
- Salford
- Stretford
- Stockport
- Sale
How it works
From your first enquiry to a working charger, here is what to expect.
Start your enquiry- 1
Tell us about your home
Complete the form with your postcode and a few details about your parking and property in Manchester.
- 2
Compare your quotes
Your enquiry is matched with up to 3 vetted local installers, who confirm a price after checking your property and supply.
- 3
Installation and notification
Your chosen installer fits the charger and notifies Electricity North West, the local electricity network operator.
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Certificate and handover
You receive the electrical certificate for the work and a run-through of how to use the charger and its app.
EV charger grants in Manchester
In England, the UK government’s EV chargepoint grant pays 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500, if you rent and live in a property or own and live in a flat, and you have private off-street parking. A separate grant can help households with only on-street parking that install a cross-pavement charging solution. Homeowners in houses with their own driveway are not currently eligible for a grant.
EV charger questions in Manchester
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Manchester?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, such as parts of Didsbury and Chorlton, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with your local council first.
I live in a city-centre apartment with an allocated space. Can I get a charger?
Often, yes, with the agreement of your building’s management company or freeholder. As a flat owner or renter with private parking, you may also be able to claim the UK government grant of up to £500.
How much does a home EV charger installation cost?
It depends on the charger you choose, how far the cable needs to run from your consumer unit to your parking space, and whether your electrics need any upgrades. That is why it pays to compare quotes: our vetted installers will give you a fixed price after looking at your property.
How long does installation take?
A standard home installation is usually completed in half a day to a day. Your installer will tell you if your property needs extra work, such as a consumer unit upgrade.
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Important: TradeWatch UK is independent of the UK and devolved governments and of the electricity network operators. Grant information on this page is a general summary; always check the official guidance for current eligibility before applying.