EV Charger Installation in Reading
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Reading, Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Woodley and Wokingham.
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Over 50 vetted EV charger installers across our network, all checked through the TradeWatch vetting process.
What to know before installing a charger in Reading
Reading has plenty of Victorian terraces near the town centre, in areas like Newtown and around the Oxford Road, where on-street parking is common. Suburbs such as Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Lower Earley and Woodley have many homes with driveways that suit a home charger.
With lots of commuters and company car drivers in the area, home charging is popular. If you are on a newer estate, check whether your home already has a cable or isolator ready for a charger, as some recent builds do.
The local network is run by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint. Renters and flat owners with private off-street parking may qualify for the UK government grant of up to £500.
Areas we cover around Reading
Our vetted installers cover Reading and the surrounding area, including Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Reading town centre
- Caversham
- Tilehurst
- Earley
- Woodley
- Lower Earley
- Calcot
- Emmer Green
- Wokingham
- Theale
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 Reading.
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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 Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), 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 Reading
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 Reading
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Reading?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, such as parts of Caversham and central Reading, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with your council first.
I have a company car. Can my employer pay for a home charger?
Some employers do contribute, so it is worth asking. You can still request quotes through TradeWatch and share them with your employer.
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.