EV Charger Installation in Edinburgh
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Edinburgh, from Morningside, Stockbridge and Leith to Portobello, Corstorphine and Musselburgh.
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 Edinburgh
Much of central Edinburgh is made up of tenement flats and Georgian terraces where residents park on the street, which rules out a standard home charger for many households. In suburbs such as Corstorphine, Juniper Green, Cramond and Portobello, more homes have a driveway, garage or private bay, and a wall-mounted charger is usually simple to fit.
The New Town and Old Town are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many other streets are conservation areas, so if you live in an older or listed building your installer will check before fixing a charger to the front of the property and can suggest a discreet rear or side position. Thick stone walls can also affect how cables are routed.
The local electricity network is run by SP Energy Networks, which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint. If you rent or own a flat with private off-street parking, the UK government grant may cover 75% of the cost, up to £500.
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
Our vetted installers cover Edinburgh and the surrounding area, including Morningside, Stockbridge, Leith. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Edinburgh city centre
- Morningside
- Stockbridge
- Leith
- Portobello
- Corstorphine
- Marchmont
- Newington
- Juniper Green
- Musselburgh
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 Edinburgh.
- 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 SP Energy Networks, the local electricity network operator.
- 4
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 Edinburgh
In Scotland, renters and flat owners with private off-street parking can use the UK government grant of 75% of the cost, up to £500. Scotland’s own home charger grant (up to £400, run by the Energy Saving Trust) is currently aimed at rural and island households on lower incomes, so most city homes will not qualify for it.
EV charger questions in Edinburgh
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Edinburgh?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, including much of the New Town and Old Town, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with City of Edinburgh Council first.
I live in a tenement flat. Can I get a home charger?
Only if you have private off-street parking, such as a dedicated bay or garage, and you have the agreement of other owners where the space is shared. Without private parking, public and workplace charging is usually the practical option.
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.