EV Charger Installation in Cardiff
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Cardiff, from Roath, Canton and Cathays to Whitchurch, Llanishen, Rhiwbina and Penarth.
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 Cardiff
Cardiff has many Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Roath, Cathays, Canton and Splott, where parking is mostly on the street, alongside suburbs such as Whitchurch, Llanishen, Rhiwbina and Pontprennau where driveways and garages are common. A home charger is simplest where you have your own off-street space.
Parts of Llandaff, Pontcanna and Roath are conservation areas, so if you live in an older property your installer will check before fixing a charger to the front and can suggest a discreet side or rear position. Many city-centre and Bay apartments have allocated parking, which usually needs the agreement of the management company.
Wales uses the same UK government chargepoint grants as England, so renters and flat owners with private off-street parking may get up to £500. The local network is run by National Grid Electricity Distribution, which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint.
Areas we cover around Cardiff
Our vetted installers cover Cardiff and the surrounding area, including Roath, Cathays, Canton. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Cardiff city centre
- Roath
- Cathays
- Canton
- Whitchurch
- Llanishen
- Rhiwbina
- Llandaff
- Penarth
- Pontprennau
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 Cardiff.
- 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 National Grid Electricity Distribution, 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 Cardiff
Homes in Wales can use the same UK government EV chargepoint grant: 75% of the cost, up to £500, for renters and flat owners with private off-street parking, plus a separate grant for households with only on-street parking that install a cross-pavement solution. Homeowners in houses with their own driveway are not currently eligible.
EV charger questions in Cardiff
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Cardiff?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, such as parts of Llandaff and Roath, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with Cardiff Council first.
I live in a flat with allocated parking. 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 off-street 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.