EV Charger Installation in Birmingham
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Birmingham, from Edgbaston, Moseley and Harborne to Erdington, Sutton Coldfield and Solihull.
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 Birmingham
Birmingham covers a huge mix of homes: Victorian and Edwardian terraces in areas like Moseley, Kings Heath and Selly Oak, where many households park on the street, through to the larger semi-detached and detached homes with driveways in Harborne, Hall Green and Sutton Coldfield. A home charger is simplest where you have your own drive or garage.
Several neighbourhoods, including parts of Edgbaston and Moseley, are conservation areas, so if you live in an older property your installer will check before fixing a charger to the front of the house and can suggest a discreet side or rear position.
The local electricity network is run by National Grid Electricity Distribution, which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint. Renters and flat owners with private off-street parking, common in the city’s apartment developments, may qualify for the UK government grant of up to £500.
Areas we cover around Birmingham
Our vetted installers cover Birmingham and the surrounding area, including Edgbaston, Moseley, Kings Heath. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Birmingham city centre
- Edgbaston
- Moseley
- Kings Heath
- Harborne
- Erdington
- Sutton Coldfield
- Selly Oak
- Hall Green
- Solihull
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 Birmingham.
- 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 Birmingham
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 Birmingham
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Birmingham?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, such as parts of Edgbaston and Moseley, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with Birmingham City Council first.
Does Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone affect home charging?
No. The Clean Air Zone charges certain older, more polluting vehicles for driving in the city centre. Fully electric cars are not charged, and the zone has no effect on installing a charger at home.
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.