--- title: "EV charger installation cost in Basingstoke — JD Electricals" description: "EV charger installation in Basingstoke typically costs around £850 (£800-£1,000), based on prices local firms publish across 9 towns. JD Electricals charges £750. What moves the price, and what you pay town by town." canonical: "https://jd-electricals.co.uk/costs/ev-charger-installation" last_updated: "2026-08-18T09:54:04.641Z" --- # EV charger installation cost in Basingstoke — JD Electricals > EV charger installation in Basingstoke typically costs around £850 (£800-£1,000), based on prices local firms publish across 9 towns. JD Electricals charges £750. What moves the price, and what you pay town by town. Most firms near Basingstoke charge around £850 for EV charger installation, usually between £800 and £1,000. Figures are taken from prices local firms publish on their own websites across 9 towns, last updated 2026-08-16. ## What JD Electricals charges £750 — published up front and fixed once the property has been seen. That is £100–£250 less than most firms round here, up to 25% below the dearest local prices. ## EV charger installation prices town by town - **Kempshott:** no local figures; JD Electricals £750 - **Hatch Warren:** £770–£860 from 4 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Brighton Hill:** £810–£1,050 from 5 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Chineham:** no local figures; JD Electricals £750 - **Popley:** £800–£970 from 6 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Old Basing and Lychpit:** no local figures; JD Electricals £750 - **Hook:** no local figures; JD Electricals £750 - **Tadley:** £800–£1,100 from 8 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Overton:** £770–£1,000 from 8 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Whitchurch:** no local figures; JD Electricals £750 - **Winklebury:** £700–£840 from 6 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Rooksdown:** £800–£960 from 6 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Oakley:** no local figures; JD Electricals £750 - **Bramley:** £800–£1,000 from 5 local firms; JD Electricals £750 - **Fleet:** £850–£1,250 from 6 local firms; JD Electricals £750 ## What the price covers - Installing a 7.4kW wall-mounted EV home charge point - Running dedicated cabling from the consumer unit to the charger - Fitting dedicated circuit protection in or beside the existing consumer unit - Testing circuit resistance, earth continuity, and polarity - Issuing an electrical installation certificate ### Priced separately - Groundwork, trenching, or laying underground ducting across driveways - Upgrades to service cables or main fuses owned by the network operator - Full consumer unit replacement if the existing board lacks capacity ## What decides the price Property layout and fuse board age across Basingstoke dictate how an EV charger is wired. - **Consumer unit capacity:** Homes in Hatch Warren, Chineham or Rooksdown usually have modern consumer units with spare capacity. Older properties in Popley or Winklebury may require a consumer unit upgrade before adding a charger circuit. - **Cable routing and distance:** Properties in Hook with off-street parking next to the meter keep cable runs short. Historic homes in Old Basing may require longer runs and specialized surface containment to protect exterior walls. - **Earthing and supply types:** Supply arrangements vary across rural fringes like Tadley and Bramley. Verifying the earthing system ensures the unit disconnects safely during an electrical fault. ## What happens on the day Work is completed cleanly with clear notification before power is turned off. - **Initial inspection:** Jay inspects the consumer unit, earthing arrangements, and main supply tails. Clear access to the fuse board and driveway helps the job start promptly. - **Mounting and wiring:** The charge point is mounted to the external wall. Cable is routed securely and connected to a dedicated circuit breaker inside the consumer unit. - **Testing and setup:** Power is restored to conduct safety tests. Jay verifies the charger operates correctly and provides your completed electrical certificate. ## What you end up with Your home will have a dedicated wall-mounted charger ready for daily use. - **A dedicated circuit:** The charge point operates on its own dedicated circuit directly from the consumer unit, preventing overloading on your household wiring. - **Certified work:** You receive an electrical installation certificate confirming the circuit meets UK safety standards and records all inspection test results. ## EV charger installation price questions ### How much does EV charger installation cost in Basingstoke? In Basingstoke, EV charger installation typically costs around £850, with most local firms publishing between £800 and £1,000 across 9 towns. JD Electricals charges £750 — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate. ### How much to install EV charger at home UK? Our rate for this work is £750. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### Can my existing consumer unit support an EV charger? It depends on spare capacity and board age. Homes in Hatch Warren or Rooksdown often have space, but if your board is full, I will explain options before starting any work. - James Dunn ### Who carries out the installation on the day? I complete the entire job myself. I visit to assess the board, run the cable, fit the charger, and issue your certificate. - James Dunn ### How long does an EV charger installation take? A standard installation takes a few hours. The overall time depends on the distance between your consumer unit and the charger location. ### Where is the charger usually mounted? Units are fixed to an exterior wall adjacent to your driveway or off-street parking space for convenient vehicle connection. ### Why do prices differ between towns round here? Local housing stock is the main reason. Estate housing of one era, so the same board and circuit layout repeats street to street Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of.