Commercial EV charger installation cost in the UK.

A commercial install can be anywhere from £2,000 for a single 7kW workplace bay to £400,000+ for an HGV ultra-rapid depot. Here are honest 2026 UK ranges by project type, including hardware, labour, and the supply upgrades that swallow most surprise budget.

1. Hardware costs (per unit, ex VAT)

• AC 7kW single-socket: £550 - £950
• AC 22kW dual-socket: £1,200 - £2,400
• DC 50kW: £18,000 - £28,000
• DC 150kW: £45,000 - £75,000
• DC 350-400kW ultra-rapid: £80,000 - £140,000

2. Install labour

Typically £900-£2,500 per AC bay for surface-mount, more for trenching and underground runs. DC installs run £5,000-£25,000 per unit depending on civils and groundworks.

3. Supply upgrades (the budget killer)

• Three-phase upgrade from single-phase: £3,000 - £15,000
• New LV (low-voltage) connection: £8,000 - £40,000+
• 11kV HV connection (for ultra-rapid): £60,000 - £250,000+

4. OCPP back-office and payment

£3-£15 per socket per month for OCPP back-office. Add £400-£900 per bay for payment terminals if customer-facing.

5. Grant offsets

The OZEV Workplace Charge Scheme covers £350 per socket up to 40 (max £14,000). The EV Infrastructure Grant covers 75% of supply-upgrade costs up to £15,000 for SMEs.