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18 Uplands Road, Leicester, LE2 6PBEv Chargers
Ev Chargers in Leicester
Verified, NICEIC-registered specialists across Leicester—for homes, workplaces, and fleets.
Why choose Ev Chargers in Leicester?
In Leicester, professional EV charger installation ensures your charge point is safely wired, load-balanced with your existing supply, and correctly registered with your DNO (Distribution Network Operator) — a requirement in England and Wales under BS 7671 Amendment 2.
Typical cost
£800 – £2,000
The total cost of an EV charger installation in the Midlands typically falls between £800 and £2,000 for residential units, with commercial solutions priced higher depending on capacity and infrastructure requirements.
OZEV Grant
Up to £500
Renters and flat owners in Leicester can claim up to £500 off the cost of a home charger through the OZEV chargepoint grant. Homeowners with only on-street parking may also claim up to £500 for a cross-pavement solution. Note: the grant for homeowners with a private driveway closed on 31 March 2026. Businesses can claim up to £500 per socket (up to 40 sockets) via the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS). All grants require installation by an OZEV-approved contractor — check directly with your chosen installer before proceeding.
Local context
Leicester City Council has an active Carbon Neutrality Action Plan and actively promotes the OZEV chargepoint grant schemes to residents. Several installer clusters operate across the LE1–LE5 postcode belt.
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- OZEV Approved15 Grace Gardens, Miligan Rd,, Leicester, LE2 8FJEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved219 wigston lane, aylestone, Leicester, LE2 8DJEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved47 Dorest Avenue, Leicester, LE18 4WEEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved193 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LAEv Chargers
- OZEV ApprovedRutland House, 23-25 Friars, Lane, Leicester, LE1 5QQEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved37 New Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4RQEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved77 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, LE3 5LHEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved11a Stanley Road, Leicester, LE2 1RGEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved11A Stanley Road,, Leicester, LE2 1RGEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved60 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RBEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved14 Wakerley Road, Leicester, LE5 6AQEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved10 Braybrooke Road,, Leicester, LE4 9BJEv Chargers
- OZEV ApprovedUnit 3, 3-7 Woodbridge Road, Leicester, LE4 7RHEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved27 Cairnsford Road, Leicester, LE2 6GGEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved50 Cranfield Road, Ayleston, Leicester, LE2 8QQEv Chargers
- OZEV ApprovedUnit 16B, Iliffe Avenue, Iliffe House, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5LSEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved12-14 Waterloo Crescent, Leicester, LE18 3QHEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved2 Cornwallis Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0QPEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved13 Rancliffe Crescent, Leicester, LE3 1NREv Chargers
- OZEV ApprovedUnit 6, Barshaw Business Park,, Leicester, LE4 1ETEv Chargers
- OZEV ApprovedUnit 7 Barrington Business Park, Leycroft Road, Leicester, LE4 1ETEv Chargers
- OZEV Approved220 Station Road, Glenfield,, Leicester,, LE3 8GTEv Chargers
- NICEIC6 Eileen Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0DREv Chargers
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- NICEICAshcroft 73 Station Road, Cropston, LE7 7HGEv Chargers
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Your questions, answered
Everything you need to know about EV charger installation costs, grants, and accreditations in the Midlands.
All installers listed in the MidlandsEVHub directory for Leicester are NICEIC-registered or otherwise verified electricians. Always confirm an installer holds current OZEV approval before commissioning grant-eligible work.
The key accreditations to look for are: OZEV-approved (required to apply for the EVHS/WCS grants), NICEIC or NAPIT registration (demonstrates electrical competency and Part P compliance), and MCS certification (required for solar-linked installations). All three indicate a high standard of professionalism and technical competence.
A standard residential 7kW wall box installation takes 2–4 hours. Commercial or multi-point installations take longer — typically 1–3 days depending on cabling requirements and any required DNO notification periods. Your installer will provide a specific timeline during the survey.
Type 1 (J1772) is a 5-pin single-phase connector used primarily by older Japanese and American EVs (e.g., Nissan Leaf Gen 1, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). Type 2 (Mennekes IEC 62196) is the standard 7-pin connector used by all modern European EVs (Volkswagen, BMW, Tesla via adapter, etc.). Most new UK home chargers are Type 2 tethered or untethered.
This is more challenging but not impossible. Some local councils offer on-street charging infrastructure via lamppost-mounted charge points. If you rent with a parking space, your landlord may be eligible for an OZEV grant. Speak to your local council and an OZEV-approved installer to explore your options.
As of April 2026, the main residential OZEV grant is the chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners, which provides up to £500 towards the cost of installing a home charge point. Homeowners with only on-street parking can also claim up to £500 for a cross-pavement solution. The grant for homeowners with a private driveway closed on 31 March 2026. You must use an OZEV-approved installer — the installer applies for the grant on your behalf, deducting it from the installation invoice.