EV Charger Installation in Dover & Folkestone
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Dover & Folkestone, including Folkestone, Hythe, Deal and the surrounding Kent (Dover and Folkestone) area.
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 Dover & Folkestone
Dover, Folkestone, Hythe and Deal have Victorian terraces on steep, hilly streets where on-street parking is common, seafront flats and large converted houses, and post-war and newer estates in Whitfield, Cheriton and Walmer with drives and garages. A home charger is simplest on the newer estates where there is off-street parking.
The Leas in Folkestone, Hythe, Deal and Dover town centre have conservation areas and listed buildings, so check before fixing a charger to the front of a period home. Steep, narrow streets can limit where a cable can run safely from the house to the car.
Renters and flat owners with private off-street parking may qualify for the UK government chargepoint grant of up to £500. The local network is run by UK Power Networks, which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint.
Areas we cover around Dover & Folkestone
Our vetted installers cover Dover & Folkestone and the surrounding area, including Folkestone, Hythe, Deal. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Dover
- Folkestone
- Hythe
- Deal
- Walmer
- Sandgate
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Whitfield
- Cheriton
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 Dover & Folkestone.
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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.
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Installation and notification
Your chosen installer fits the charger and notifies UK Power Networks, 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 Dover & Folkestone
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 Dover & Folkestone
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Dover & Folkestone?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, such as the Leas in Folkestone, Hythe and Deal, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with Dover District Council or Folkestone & Hythe District 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.