EV Charger Installation in Cambridge
Get quotes from vetted EV charger installers covering Cambridge, Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Great Shelford and Cambourne.
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 Cambridge
Central Cambridge and areas like Mill Road and Romsey are full of Victorian terraces where most residents park on the street, often in residents’ parking schemes. Newer developments such as Trumpington, Great Kneighton and Cambourne, and surrounding villages like Histon and Great Shelford, have more homes with driveways or allocated spaces.
Some new developments include charger-ready parking or allocated bays in shared car parks managed by a management company, so check your property paperwork before booking an installation.
Much of the historic centre is a conservation area with many listed buildings. The local network is run by UK Power Networks, which your installer notifies about the new chargepoint. Renters and flat owners with private parking may qualify for the UK government grant of up to £500.
Areas we cover around Cambridge
Our vetted installers cover Cambridge and the surrounding area, including Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington. Enter your postcode in the form and your enquiry will be matched with installers who work near you.
- Cambridge city centre
- Chesterton
- Cherry Hinton
- Trumpington
- Newnham
- Arbury
- Histon
- Great Shelford
- Cambourne
- Milton
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 Cambridge.
- 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 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 Cambridge
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 Cambridge
Do I need planning permission for a home charger in Cambridge?
Usually not. Most wall-mounted home chargers are permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas, including much of the city centre, are the exception, so your installer may suggest checking with your council first.
My new-build has an allocated space in a shared car park. Can I get a charger?
Often, yes, with permission from the management company. If you own a flat or rent, you may also qualify for 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.