EV Charger Installation in Birmingham and Battery Storage

Sam Ward Electrical, NAPIT registered (membership 63406). Last reviewed: 12 October 2026

What does EV charger installation in Birmingham involve?

EV charger installation means a survey of your electrics, a new dedicated circuit from the consumer unit, mounting and connecting the charger, then testing, certifying and notifying the work. This is how we handle each job:

1. Survey the supply. We check your main fuse rating, consumer unit, earthing arrangement and the cable route to where you park.
2. Choose the charger. We help you pick a tethered or untethered unit, with solar compatibility if you have or plan solar panels.
3. Install the circuit. A new circuit with the correct RCD protection runs from your consumer unit to the charger position.
4. Add earthing protection. Most homes have a PME supply, so the charger needs open-PEN protection, either built in or provided by an earth rod.
5. Test, certify and notify. We test everything, issue an Electrical Installation Certificate, register the work under Part P and notify the network operator, National Grid Electricity Distribution in the West Midlands.
6. Hand over. We set up the app with you and show you how to schedule charging for cheaper off-peak hours.

Every EV charger installation in Birmingham that we complete is certified and registered, so you have the paperwork your insurer, landlord or a future buyer may ask for. You can read more about the process in our home EV charger installation guide.

Which EV charger should I choose?

For most homes a 7kW single-phase smart charger is the right choice. The best model depends on whether you want a fixed cable, whether you have solar panels and which app you prefer.

We have installed chargers including the myenergi Zappi, Ohme and Hypervolt, and you can see several of them in our project gallery. Since 30 June 2022, new home and workplace chargers sold in Great Britain must have smart functions under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.

How fast will a home charger charge my car?

A 7kW home charger adds roughly 25 to 30 miles of range per hour, so most electric cars charge fully overnight. A standard three-pin plug manages about 2.3kW, around a third of that speed. Faster 11kW and 22kW chargers need a three-phase supply, which most homes do not have but many commercial premises do.

Can I get a grant for an EV charger?

Possibly. GOV.UK lists chargepoint grants for renters and flat owners with off-street parking, households with only on-street parking using approved cross-pavement solutions, landlords and workplaces. Eligibility and amounts change, so check the current rules on GOV.UK before you book. We will tell you if your installation needs anything specific for a grant claim.

Do you install workplace and commercial EV chargers?

Yes. We install charge points for offices, car parks, workshops and fleets, from a single unit to several chargers. For larger sites we look at your available supply, three-phase options and load management, so the chargers never overload the building.

Is home battery storage worth adding?

Home battery storage lets you store cheap overnight electricity, or surplus solar power, and use it at peak times. It suits households on a time-of-use tariff and anyone with solar panels who is out during the day. We install complete systems such as the Sigenergy battery in our gallery and size them from your actual usage. Our solar battery storage guide explains when a battery pays off.

To book EV charger installation in Birmingham, call 07917 533653 or send us your details. Thinking about generating your own power as well? See our solar panel installation service, or our electrical installations page if your consumer unit needs upgrading first.