EV Charger Installation Costs for Businesses
See what drives cost, where to save, and how to scale. Get an indicative estimate and confirm with a free site survey.
Who this is for
- Workplaces adding staff or visitor charging
- Fleets needing faster turnaround
- Sites planning public or mixed access
What you get
- Survey, design, and itemised quote
- Smart platform setup and onboarding
- Testing, certification, and aftercare
How to start
- Get a quick estimate online
- Confirm on-site with our team
- Phase installs to match demand
What drives cost
1) Charger type and power
Pick power for dwell time and throughput.
- 7kW for cars parked most of the day
- 22kW for faster turnover and fleets
- DC fast for short stops and public hubs
2) Mounting method
Wall-mounted chargers reduce civil works. Pedestals add flexibility in open car parks.
- Wall-mount: lower install cost
- Pedestal: base, fixings, longer runs
3) Cable length and size
Longer runs add materials, trenching, and reinstatement.
- 7kW often ~6mm² cable
- 22kW often 10mm² or larger
- DC uses armoured, larger cores
4) Power capacity and boards
Spare capacity keeps costs down. Upgrades may include a new sub‑board, protection, or even a supply increase.
- Check spare ways and ratings
- Plan for future bays now
5) Load management
Share available kW across active sessions to avoid overloading and delay grid upgrades.
- Dynamic load balancing
- Time‑of‑day demand capping
6) Groundworks
Route selection shapes cost.
- Trenching and ducting
- Backfill and surface reinstatement
- Shared trenches for multi‑bay installs
7) Back‑office and networking
Smart control enables access rules, tariffs, and reporting.
- Ongoing platform fees per charger/site
- Optional payment gateway fees
8) Protection, signage, and bays
Keep bays available and hardware safe.
- Bollards or wheel stops
- Line marking and EV signage
- Wayfinding in large sites
Technical overview
Common configurations for commercial EV charging. Final specification is confirmed after survey.
| Charger | Typical cable | Mounting | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7kW AC | ~6mm² | Wall or pedestal | Workplace bays, long dwell |
| 22kW AC | 10mm² or larger | Wall or pedestal | Fleets, faster turnover |
| DC fast | Armoured, larger cores | Ground‑mounted | Rapid charging hubs |
Survey
We assess bays, routes, boards, and comms. You get clear options and phasing.
Installation
Electrical works, civil works, and commissioning planned around your operations.
Handover
Testing to BS 7671, platform setup, training, and aftercare.
Pricing examples
Small office
Two 7kW wall units, short runs
£2,500–£3,500 installed
Warehouse car park
Four 22kW pedestals, trenching, load management
£10,000–£16,000 installed
Depot rapid
One 50kW DC, new sub‑board, civil works
£25,000–£40,000 installed
Get an indicative range now. Confirm exact costs with a free survey.