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We've taken the hassle out of getting a charge point at home by including standard installation with all our home EV chargers. Read all about the process from booking your appointment to plugging in for your first charge.
I switched to an electric car because they're more fun to drive, and I wanted to do something to help tackle climate change. You don't need to worry about queuing up to buy petrol, either – you can just plug in at home or at work and charge up your car's battery.
We've worked with businesses, councils and developers to provide electric vehicle charging point solutions that can help you reach your carbon reduction targets. There are some great tax benefits of EV ownership too.
We've worked with businesses, councils and developers to provide electric vehicle charging point solutions that can help you reach your carbon reduction targets. There are some great tax benefits of EV ownership too.
We have an easy online survey you can complete to order your charger. We'll ask a few simple questions about your car and your home and then you can book your installation.
You'll need to seek your landlord’s permission before having an EV charge point installed.
For Renters and Landlords
You may be eligible for the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EHVS).
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) are giving grants of £350 to those eligible, towards the cost of installing an EV charger at their property.
To qualify for the grant, you need to rent your property, or be the landlord of the property where you'd like the charger installed. You'll also need to have off-street parking.
For more information please visit OZEV to find out more.
No, you can use any UK energy supplier you wish.
If you'd like to get a quote from us for your energy, or you'd like to check out any updates on our EV tariff, you can visit our EV page at E.ON Next.
If you have any further questions, please call us on 0333 202 4417 and we would be happy to help. If you need to report an emergency, give us a call on that number.. We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Standard call rates apply.
You'll need to use a "Type 2" connector to use our chargers. You'll also need to provide your own cable for socketed home and workplace units. Tethered units for homes will soon be available, but most public chargers have cables already.
If you don't have cable you can contact your car manufacturer or dealer to find a cable suitable for your vehicle.
Standard installation includes installation of your selected charge point on a brick or plaster wall connected to your property, a maximum run of 10m of cable from the wall-mounted position to your consumer unit (fuse box), with no civil or remedial electrical work needed.
The cable to the charge point will be neatly clipped flush to the wall or in conduit. A dedicated earthing spike will also be installed.
If you're using the E.ON Drive app, the cost for that charge point will be displayed in pence per kilowatt hour (kWh) next to the location.
If you're using pay and go via the internet, you'll see the price displayed before entering payment details.
In line with current regulation your EV charger will default to operate within the following times:
When charging outside of the schedule your charger will blink green/blue for 5 minutes to signify awaiting schedule start.
This can be overridden by tapping your RFID card on the location indicated on the front of your charger.
To confirm, when starting a charge either in or out of a charging schedule:
1. Prices start from £979 (with £50 discount applied for E.ON Next customers only). Terms and conditions apply. Standard installation includes installation of your selected charge point on a brick or plaster wall connected to your property, a maximum run of 10m of cable from the wall mounted position to your electricity meter position with no civil or remedial work needed.
2. 7.4kW charging (32A) is the fastest charger that can be installed on the single-phase electric supply found in most British homes.
3. A free untethered EV charger is subject to standard installation and terms and conditions.
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