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Explore Electric Vehicle Charging Options

20 May 2024 / United Kingdom

When it comes to charging an electric vehicle (EV), you have a few options to choose from. We know that everyone has different driving habits, so let’s go through some of the options available to you.

Firstly we have Home Charging. If you don’t already have a home charger installed, and have the ability to have one installed on your property, this is the cheapest option overall for charging your EV. Home chargers are typically 7kW, charging your vehicle in around 9 hours and will cost about £9.
Next we have On Street Charging (Up to 22kW). This type of charger is beneficial for drivers who do not have the ability to have a home charger installed on their property. These chargers go up to 22kW, will take between 3-12 hours to charge your EV and will cost about £34 for a full charge.
Lastly we have Rapid and Ultra Rapid Charging (up to 350kw). This type of charger is typically used for a quicker charge in the middle of a driver’s day and not recommended to use for every charge. These are up to 350kW, taking 25-56 minutes and cost £33 for 80% charge.

Save on public charging with bp pulse

bp pulse subscribers with validated Uber driver status can now access exclusive low EV charging rates – just 27p/kWh for speeds up to 7kWh and 49p/kWh for 50kWh and above. T&Cs Apply.

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Save on home charging with selected providers

Free home charger with Octopus Energy

Get a free home charger with standard installation — available to the first 900 eligible drivers, or until September 30, 2025, whichever comes first. Enjoy smart overnight charging with Octopus’ Intelligent Go tariff and start every day with a full battery. Eligibility criteria apply.

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Wallbox

Find your 360° home-charging solution: fast, safe to use, weather-resistant, easy to install, and no surprises on your energy bill. Get an exclusive 24% discount on your home charger today.

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Pod Point

Save £100 on a Pod Point charger. Get a universal charger for £999 or a Tethered charger at £1049. You’ll also have access to Pod Point’s public network and be able to understand your energy usage via the Pod Point app. Standard installation & 5-year warranty included.

Your unique reference number is your Driver registered email address.

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Alternative solutions

Co-Charger

Already in an EV with a home charger? Rent out your home charger for extra money, set your own price and decide if you want to accept!

Don’t have access to home charging? rent your neighbours charger – usually cheaper than public networks and get peace of mind with your charging slot!

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Visit the London EV Homepage

Visit the UK EV Homepage

UK Government Grants

The Government is offering grants of up to £350 to help with the cost of installing charging points for Electric Vehicles. The grants are available for both renters and homeowners.

Renters and flat owners

This grant provides up to £350 towards the cost of installing a charging point at your property.

You can apply for this grant if you either:

Own and live in a flat; or
Rent and live in any residential property
You have private off-street parking
You own, use or have ordered an eligible vehicle

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Households with on-street parking

The government grant provides up to £350 towards the cost of installing a charging point at your property. You can claim for an installation once you have installed the charging point and the cross-pavement solution is in place.

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