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Fitted alongside a solar and battery install it usually adds no additional visit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I charge my car from my solar panels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, compatible chargers offer solar-only and hybrid modes that prioritise your own generation before drawing from the grid. On a sunny day this replaces 30p+ grid units with your own free generation." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Am I eligible for the OZEV grant?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The current OZEV Homecharge Scheme is limited to flats, rental properties, and specific business use cases rather than owner-occupied houses. We check your eligibility during the free consultation and claim on your behalf where you qualify." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will the charger trip my consumer unit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Not with correctly configured load balancing. Modern chargers monitor whole-house load in real time and reduce charge rate temporarily if a big appliance kicks in." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long will an EV charger last?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Home chargers from major manufacturers typically carry three to five year warranties and last well beyond that in normal use. The main failure mode is weather ingress on cheap units left in exposed positions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you cover EV charger installations across Devon and Somerset?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, the full EX, TQ, TA and PL postcodes, including the surrounding rural towns and villages within each." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there an emergency contact if the charger fails?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. You keep our number, and the installer's workmanship guarantee is underwritten independently, so you have both a broker to escalate through and a warranty that survives regardless of the installer's own trading status." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "EV Chargers", "item": "https://thesolarbroker.co.uk/services/ev-chargers" } ] } ] --- Independent by design · Devon & Somerset · Available 24/7 [hello@thesolarbroker.co.uk](mailto:hello@thesolarbroker.co.uk)[0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) [![The Solar Broker](/assets/logo-DoooI4Gt.png)](/) [Home](/) Services [ Solar Panels Find out whether solar is worthwhile for your home, how many panels will fit and what the system could realistically generate. ](/services/solar-panels)[ Battery Storage We calculate whether a battery is likely to improve your savings, resilience or use of cheaper overnight electricity, rather than adding one automatically. ](/services/battery-storage)[ EV Chargers Choose a charger that works with your vehicle, electricity supply, solar system and future plans. ](/services/ev-chargers)[ Backup Power & Energy Independence Explore systems designed to keep selected circuits running during a power cut and reduce your reliance on peak-rate electricity. ](/services/gateway-backup-power)[ Drone Surveys Your roof is inspected and measured before we recommend a system, helping avoid unsuitable layouts, overlooked shading and unrealistic generation estimates. ](/services/drone-surveys)[ Free Solar Suitability Consultation A 10–20 minute conversation about your home, electricity use and what you want solar to achieve. 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You keep our direct number and we step in to resolve any aftercare issue with the installer, whenever it comes up. ](/services/aftercare-support) Areas EX · Exeter Postcode [Exeter](/service-areas/exeter)[Exmouth](/service-areas/exmouth)[Barnstaple](/service-areas/barnstaple)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/ex-surrounding-areas) TQ · Torquay Postcode [Torquay](/service-areas/torquay)[Newton Abbot](/service-areas/newton-abbot)[Paignton](/service-areas/paignton)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/tq-surrounding-areas) TA · Taunton Postcode [Taunton](/service-areas/taunton)[Bridgwater](/service-areas/bridgwater)[Yeovil](/service-areas/yeovil)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/ta-surrounding-areas) PL · Plymouth Postcode [Plymouth](/service-areas/plymouth)[Saltash](/service-areas/saltash)[Tavistock](/service-areas/tavistock)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/pl-surrounding-areas) Our Work [Our Work](/our-work)[Case Study](/case-study) About [About](/about)[Reviews](/reviews) [Contact](/contact) [0800 870 8003 ](tel:+448008708003)[Book your free consultation](/book) 1. [Home ](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. EV Chargers ![Ohme home EV charger neatly installed on a red-brick exterior wall with tidy cable management](/__l5e/assets-v1/1f36ff28-9b9d-4718-a83e-6ca35bb0abbd/work-17.jpeg) Home EV Chargers · Devon & Somerset # EV Home Chargers. Paired With Your Solar. Backed By Your Battery. Independent Advice Across Devon & Somerset. A home charger that talks to your solar array and battery is the difference between charging on 8p sunshine and charging on 34p peak-rate. We specify chargers around the way you actually drive, and check OZEV grant eligibility on your behalf. [Book your free consultation](/book) [Call 0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) OZEV grant guidance · Solar-integrated charging · MCS-vetted installers · £1M Public Liability OZEV grant guidance where eligible MCS-vetted installer panel £1M Public Liability insurance DBS Certified Independently underwritten guarantees The service ## EV Chargers, what it is, who it is for, and why professional advice matters. An EV charger is the smallest piece of hardware in the solar conversation, and the one that changes the household economics most quickly. The right unit, on the right tariff, paired with the right solar and battery setup, turns a car into another lever for cutting your bill. The wrong unit is just a fast plug for expensive peak-rate imports. What it is We arrange the supply and installation of a home EV charger by a qualified installer registered with your DNO. That includes the unit itself, the cable route, an earth rod or PEN-fault detection device where required, load balancing with any existing consumer unit, and OZEV grant paperwork where you qualify (typically flats, rentals, and specific business use cases). Who it is for Home EV charging suits any Devon or Somerset household with off-street parking and a car being charged more than once a week. It matters most for solar homes wanting to run the car on their own generation, for households on time-of-use tariffs, and for two-EV families where scheduling and load balancing become non-trivial. When it makes sense The cheapest time to install is alongside a solar and battery project, the electrician is already on site, the consumer unit is being touched, and the load calculations are being done anyway. Standalone installs are also straightforward; the key trigger is usually the arrival of the car itself. Why a professional A professional install handles the DNO notification, chooses the right unit for your tariff and driving pattern, and configures load balancing so a 7 kW charger does not trip your consumer unit when the oven and shower come on. It also gets the safety earthing right, which on many UK homes is the part that legally cannot be DIY. What happens if you get it wrong ## The charger install that quietly costs you thousands. EV chargers look interchangeable. They are not. A poorly specified unit spends its life pulling peak-rate grid power while your panels export at pennies, and does it silently for years. Risks of getting it wrong - Charging on peak-rate imports because the unit does not integrate with your tariff or solar inverter. - PEN-fault protection missed at install, creating a genuine electrical safety hazard on the driveway. - Load-balancing not configured, so the consumer unit trips the first time the oven, kettle, and charger run together. - OZEV grant eligibility missed at the point of install, the grant cannot be applied retrospectively. Common homeowner mistakes - Buying the cheapest tethered unit without checking whether it supports solar-only or tariff-scheduled charging. - Assuming the electrician who wired the house can install an EV charger, the DNO and OZEV requirements are specific. - Ignoring the cable route on the survey, long trenching or through-wall runs change the price materially. - Adding an EV charger before checking whether your solar array should be resized around the extra load. Our process ## How we handle ev chargers, step by step. 1. Step 01 ### Free phone consultation A 10–20 minute call to understand your bill, your home and what you actually want from your EV charger installation. No sales script, we answer our own phone. 2. Step 02 ### On-site + licensed drone survey we attend personally, flies a licensed drone over the roof, and designs the system in paid bespoke software, not a free web tool. Site visits typically within 2–3 days of your call. 3. Step 03 ### Vetted installer quotes Around three like-for-like quotes from the small panel of MCS installers we vet against seven strict criteria. Every installer pays us the same commission, so there is no hidden reason to favour one. 4. Step 04 ### Installation + verification You contract directly with your chosen installer. They complete the work to MCS standards, and we cross-check the commissioning paperwork, EPVS registration and grant applications on your behalf. 5. Step 05 ### Aftercare | indefinitely You keep our number. Independently underwritten guarantees stand even if the installer changes shape, and any dispute is escalated by us on your behalf. Benefits ## What you actually get. ### Solar-first charging Chargers specified to prioritise your own solar generation before drawing from the grid | real savings on sunny days. ### Tariff-aware scheduling Overnight charging on Octopus Go, Cosy, or similar happens automatically, without you remembering to schedule it. ### OZEV grant handling We check every case for OZEV eligibility (flats, rentals, business use) and handle the paperwork where you qualify. ### Load-balanced safely Load-balancing configured so the charger, oven, and shower can co-exist without tripping the consumer unit. ### Safety earthing done right PEN-fault protection or earth rod as required, so the driveway is genuinely safe in every fault condition. ### One accountable installer Same MCS installer who fits your solar and battery can fit the charger | one contract, one warranty, one aftercare number. Recent ev chargers projects ## Real installs, not stock photos. A selection of ev chargers projects brokered across Devon & Somerset, every one designed on the roof it lives on. ![Ohme home EV charger neatly installed on a red-brick exterior wall with tidy cable management](/__l5e/assets-v1/1f36ff28-9b9d-4718-a83e-6ca35bb0abbd/work-17.jpeg) In detail ## The technical bit, in plain English. EV chargers are a small but consequential purchase. The unit on the wall is only a fraction of the decision, the tariff, the solar integration, and the electrical work behind the fascia matter more. ### Tethered vs untethered units Tethered chargers carry their own cable and are quicker to plug in day to day. Untethered chargers take your car's own cable and are more flexible if you change vehicles or lend the charger to a visitor. Neither is wrong, the choice usually comes down to how tidy you want the driveway to look. ### Solar integration modes Good home chargers offer at least three modes: pure grid charge, solar-only (only ever draws surplus solar power), and hybrid (tops up solar with grid to hit a target speed). Solar-only is the most efficient use of your generation but takes longer; hybrid is the usual compromise for households that need the car ready by morning. ### Tariff scheduling and time-of-use The single biggest saving on EV running costs is charging on a cheap overnight tariff. Modern chargers integrate with Octopus, EDF, and other suppliers to schedule automatically, and can pause automatically when the price spikes on dynamic tariffs like Agile. ### PEN-fault protection and earthing UK regulations require PEN-fault detection or a separate earth for outdoor EV charge points. Most modern chargers include built-in PEN-fault detection; older units may require a driven earth rod. This is a safety issue, not a nice-to-have, and it is one of the most common corners cut on rushed installs. ### OZEV grant eligibility (2026 rules) The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) grant is no longer open to single-family homeowners in the traditional sense, but it remains available for flats, rental properties, and specified business use cases. We check every household against the current OZEV criteria and only claim where you genuinely qualify, no false promises at the door. Straight answers ## EV Chargers, the questions homeowners actually ask. Can't see your question? Speak directly to us, no call-centre script and no pressure to book. [Call 0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003)[Book your free consultation](/book) ### How much does a home EV charger cost, installed? The installed price depends on the unit chosen, the cable route, and whether load balancing or additional earthing is needed. You get a firm installed price on the day of the site visit, no surprises at signing. ### How long does the installation take? ### Can I charge my car from my solar panels? ### Am I eligible for the OZEV grant? ### Will the charger trip my consumer unit? ### How long will an EV charger last? ### Do you cover EV charger installations across Devon and Somerset? ### Is there an emergency contact if the charger fails? Related services ## Often paired with ev chargers. [ ### Solar Panels Find out whether solar is worthwhile for your home, how many panels will fit and what the system could realistically generate. Learn more ](/services/solar-panels)[ ### Battery Storage We calculate whether a battery is likely to improve your savings, resilience or use of cheaper overnight electricity, rather than adding one automatically. Learn more ](/services/battery-storage)[ ### Backup Power & Energy Independence Explore systems designed to keep selected circuits running during a power cut and reduce your reliance on peak-rate electricity. Learn more ](/services/gateway-backup-power) Or return to the [homepage](/), browse [all services](/services), or [call us on 0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003). Ready when you are ## Get your EV charging setup right the first time. Free phone consultation with our team. Independent, no sales script, and if a charger is not the right next step for your home, we will tell you. MCS-vetted installers · £1M Public Liability · Independently underwritten guarantees [Book your free consultation](/book) [0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) ![The Solar Broker](/assets/logo-DoooI4Gt.png) Independent solar advice for homeowners across Devon, Somerset and south-east Cornwall. You pay us nothing; every installer pays the same fixed fee if you choose to proceed. Based in Topsham, Exeter, and covering homes across the stated EX, TQ, TA and PL postcode areas. Not sure whether your postcode is included? Call us and we will confirm before you book. 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