Home wallbox buyer’s guide (UK)

Untethered vs tethered

• Untethered — socket on the wall; you use the cable from the car or a separate lead. Flexible if you change cars; one more thing to store.
• Tethered — cable permanently attached. Grab-and-plug convenience; cable length and management matter on the driveway.

Most UK homes use a single-phase 7.4 kW unit. Three-phase 11/22 kW needs the right supply — your installer will say.

Price examples (not a quote)

UK 2026 charger guides commonly cite Ohme Home Pro and Pod Point Solo 3S from about £999 with standard installation (manufacturer pages checked in those round-ups, Oct 2026). Extra cable runs or consumer-unit upgrades cost more. Enter your quote in the home charger payback calculator.

Grants — what still exists (check GOV.UK)

The old broad homeowner driveway grant ended years ago. As of GOV.UK guidance updated into 2026, targeted schemes remain open until 31 March 2027 (government may change them):

• Renters and flat owners with private off-street parking — up to 75% / max £500 toward a socket. GOV.UK chargepoint grants hub
• Households with on-street parking only installing an approved permanent cross-pavement solution — similar cap. Separate eligibility rules.

Owner-occupiers of houses with a private driveway should not assume a grant. Always confirm eligibility on GOV.UK before you order.

Installer & tariff

• Use a qualified installer; notify the DNO as required.
• Pair with an EV overnight tariff for the payback maths — defaults on running costs use an EDF GoElectric off-peak example (6.66p/kWh).