Cost of EV Charger Installation in Solihull (2026)
If you're looking at ev charger installation in Solihull right now, you should be seeing quotes in the £840 to £1,680 range per charge point. That's based on current West Midlands contractor rates and the wider UK market. Anything well outside those numbers is worth questioning before you sign.
About ev charger installation in Solihull
Solihull is a large city of around 216,000 in West Midlands. The housing is mostly a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semi-detached housing and modern new-build estates. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like B90, B91, B92 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit a little above the UK average, which tracks with West Midlands labour and material costs.
The West Midlands is close to the UK average on pricing, and the contractor pool is deep. Birmingham commands a modest premium over Black Country towns. You can usually get a Gas Safe engineer or a sparky booked within a week or two, which helps in an emergency.
Anything notifiable (new circuits, consumer unit swaps, bathroom zones, EV chargers) falls under Part P and has to go through an NICEIC, NAPIT or ECA registered electrician. Day rates run £200 in the regions up to about £400 in London. If your sparky can't give you a Building Control certificate at the end of a rewire or CU change, walk away.
EV Charger Installation cost breakdown in Solihull
7kW tethered charger within 5m of consumer unit, spare way available
7kW smart charger with 10–15m cable run and earth rod
22kW 3-phase charger or long cable run requiring DNO upgrade
What affects the price of ev charger installation in Solihull?
- Charger brand (Pod Point, Ohme, Zappi, Andersen)
- Distance from consumer unit to mounting point
- Consumer unit upgrade if spare ways are unavailable
- Whether earthing requires an earth rod
- OZEV-approved installer rates and DNO notification
Solihull vs the UK average
Solihull sits in the electrical market at a cost multiplier of 1.05× the UK national average. That puts Solihull ev charger installation prices at £840–£1,680 versus the UK average of £800–£1,600 per charge point.
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What's typically included in a ev charger installation quote
- OZEV-compliant charge point supply
- DNO (electricity network) notification
- Earthing arrangement and Type A RCD protection
- Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC)
- App setup and commissioning
Frequently asked questions
How much does ev charger installation cost in Solihull?
Budget £840 to £1,680 per charge point for ev charger installation in Solihull. Prices here are around 5% more expensive than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly electrical contractor day rates in West Midlands and the specific material list for your job.
How long does ev charger installation take in Solihull?
A straightforward ev charger installation job in Solihull runs to 3–6 hours. You can lose days to things outside the contractor's control — parts on backorder, awkward access, or a firm slotting your job around existing bookings. Ask for a start date and expected finish up front.
What's included in the price of ev charger installation in Solihull?
A proper ev charger installation quote in Solihull should cover: OZEV-compliant charge point supply; DNO (electricity network) notification; Earthing arrangement and Type A RCD protection; Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC); App setup and commissioning. If any of those aren't itemised on your quote, push back and ask. A written guarantee with a clear warranty period is reasonable to expect on this kind of work.
Is ev charger installation cheaper in Solihull than the UK average?
EV Charger Installation in Solihull runs around 5% more expensive than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £800 to £1,600 per charge point; Solihull quotes tend to land between £840 and £1,680. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.
Do I need planning permission for ev charger installation in Solihull?
Most ev charger installation jobs don't need planning permission, but Building Regulations and any manufacturer or trade-body sign-off still apply. If the property sits in a conservation area or is listed, ring West Midlands Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.
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