Getting a home EV charger installed in Scotland

A surveyor checks your parking, your fuse board capacity and the cable route. The charger is mounted, wired into a dedicated circuit and commissioned. The work usually takes part of a day, subject to survey and network operator approval.

Yes. In Scotland, SP Energy Networks covers central and southern Scotland and SSEN covers the north, Highlands and Islands. Your installer handles the notification, and most home installations are standard.

No. A home charger needs off-street parking so the cable reaches the car safely without crossing a pavement. If you park on the street, you will need to rely on public charging instead.

Look for a charger that supports scheduled charging, works with solar and battery systems, and meets current UK smart charging rules. A smart charger can charge at the cheapest overnight rate and use surplus solar automatically.

It depends on survey availability and how quickly the network operator responds. We give you a date once the survey is done, and the work on site is usually completed in a single visit.