EV Chargers
Charge at home. Wake up full.
A proper home charger adds 30+ miles of range per hour, compared to the 5 miles/hour you'd get from a 3-pin plug. We install 7.4 kW smart chargers from the major brands — Zappi, Ohme, Easee, Hypervolt — all tested, certified, and connected to your Wi-Fi ready to go.
Why it’s worth it
What you get
Full overnight charge
A 7.4 kW charger adds ~30 miles of range per hour. Most drivers wake up to a full battery every morning.
Smart tariff integration
Chargers like Zappi and Ohme talk directly to Octopus Intelligent — they charge your car at the cheapest slots automatically.
Solar-aware charging
Solar PV fitted? The charger can prioritise surplus solar before pulling from the grid — free fuel whenever the sun's out.
Grant guidance where applicable
Some homes, landlords and workplaces may qualify for current OZEV support. We check the latest eligibility rules before quoting.
Choosing the right home charger
Four chargers cover most of what we install: Myenergi Zappi (best for solar surplus diversion, a bit dearer), Ohme ePod (cleanest integration with Octopus Intelligent, smaller footprint), Easee One (compact and reliable, great for tight cable runs), Hypervolt (sharp design and load-balancing if you want a second unit later). They're all 7.4 kW, all OCPP-compatible, all fine for any modern EV.
We're not tied to a brand and we don't push the dearest unit. Tell us your car, your tariff and where the parking spot is — we'll tell you which makes sense.
Solar-aware charging if you have panels
If you've got solar PV, Zappi and Ohme can both prioritise surplus generation before pulling from the grid. In practice that means on a sunny day in July your car charges for free while you're at work; on a grey February afternoon it falls back to your smart-tariff schedule.
We commission this at install — the charger talks to your CT clamp and your home energy monitor. You don't have to fiddle with anything afterwards.
Current OZEV support — who may qualify
Support may be available for eligible renters, flat owners, landlords, workplaces and some households installing a cross-pavement charging solution. Scheme rules, funding and closing dates change, so we check the current GOV.UK guidance instead of quoting an old grant figure.
If a scheme may apply, we confirm the current applicant, property, vehicle and installer requirements before work begins. Your installation quote remains clear whether or not grant support is available.
Towns we install EV chargers in
Same core service area as our solar work: Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Cupar, St Andrews, Dunfermline, Leslie, Markinch, Windygates, Kennoway. We cover the rest of Fife and travel into Perth, Kinross-shire and Stirling. Commercial and workplace installs we'll travel further again.
The process
How we work
- 01
Site check
We verify your consumer unit, earthing, and the best cable route from meter to parking spot. 15-minute visit or a video walkthrough.
- 02
Choose your charger
We recommend based on your car, tariff, and whether you have solar. Honest about trade-offs — we're not tied to one brand.
- 03
Install
Typically half a day. DNO notification filed, unit mounted, tested, and paired with your phone app before we leave.
- 04
Follow-up
Issues in the first month? We come back — no callout charge. That rarely happens, but it's the deal.
Local coverage
EV Chargers across Fife
Based in Glenrothes and working throughout Fife. See local coverage and request a survey in your nearest area.
FAQ
Frequently asked
Do I need planning permission for a home charger?
Usually not for a wall-mounted charger serving lawful off-street parking, provided the relevant conditions are met. Listed buildings, conservation areas and unusual locations can need consent, so we check the property and current Fife Council guidance before confirming.
Can I install a charger myself?
A hard-wired 7 kW charger requires appropriate design, DNO notification, testing and certification. In Scotland, the relevant requirements are the Building (Scotland) Regulations and BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations), with our work certified through our NAPIT registration.
Will it cope with my fuse board?
Most modern consumer units (post-2008) are fine. Older fuse boards may need a sub-main upgrade — we'll flag it at the site check, before you commit.
Can one charger serve two cars?
One at a time, yes — or we can install a dual charger or a second unit. For two regular drivers, two chargers is usually the right answer.
How much does a home EV charger installation cost?
Standard 7.4 kW install on a modern consumer unit, with a cable run under 10m: £900–£1,250 fitted. The price varies with the charger model, cable distance, whether you need a fuse upgrade, and whether the cable runs internally or externally. We quote fixed after a 15-minute video walkthrough or a site visit.
How long does the install take?
Typically half a day. We arrive, mount the unit, run the cable, file the DNO notification, commission the charger, pair it with your phone app, and walk you through the tariff settings before we leave. You'll be charging by the time we go.
Can you install at a flat or rental property?
Yes. Landlord, freeholder or factor permission and the cable route are usually the first checks. Some renters and flat owners may qualify for current OZEV support; we verify the live GOV.UK rules rather than promise a grant upfront.
Tethered or untethered — which is better?
Tethered (with a fixed cable) is more convenient day-to-day — you don't have to plug a separate cable into the unit each time. Untethered (a socket only) future-proofs against EV cable-type changes and is slightly cheaper. For a single car you charge daily, tethered usually wins; for a charger that'll see multiple drivers or EV types, untethered is the safer call.
Will my home electrics handle a 7 kW charger?
Most modern installations (post-2008) are fine. Older boards may need a sub-main upgrade or a dedicated supply — we flag it at the site check, before you commit, with a fixed price for any remedial work needed.
Next step
Ready to talk ev chargers?
Free site survey. Fixed-price quote. No pressure, no jargon — just a clear plan for what we'd do and what it'd cost.