APEX
Electrical Contractors Ltd
EV

EV Charging

Apex are an OZEV-registered EV charge point installer, carrying out domestic and commercial electric vehicle charging installations across East Sussex and Kent. We handle the full process — survey, installation, commissioning and OZEV grant application.

For homeowners, we install smart home charge points that are compatible with all major electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Smart chargers allow you to schedule charging during off-peak electricity tariff periods, monitor usage via an app and — if you have solar panels — charge from your own generated electricity. All domestic charge point installations are carried out in compliance with BS 7671 and the relevant OZEV product and installation standards.

The government's OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant provides up to £500 towards the cost of a domestic charge point installation for eligible renters and flat owners. As an OZEV-registered installer, we manage the entire grant application on your behalf — you simply pay the net cost after the grant has been deducted. Homeowners with a private driveway are not currently eligible for the domestic grant but can still benefit from a competitively priced installation.

For commercial and workplace clients, the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides a voucher-based grant of up to £350 per socket (up to 40 sockets per applicant) for businesses installing charge points for staff and fleet vehicles. An additional EV Infrastructure Grant of up to £15,000 is available for SMEs to fund the wider electrical infrastructure — cable runs, distribution board upgrades, groundworks — needed to support multiple charge points now and in the future.

EV Charging

EV charging services include:

  • Domestic smart charge point installation
  • Workplace charge point installation (WCS grant)
  • Commercial charge point installation
  • EV infrastructure grant applications (up to £15,000)
  • OZEV grant application handled for you
  • Load management and smart charging systems
  • Distribution board upgrades for EV load
  • Underground cable installation for remote parking
  • Solar PV integration with home charging
  • Fleet charging depot design and installation
  • OCPP-compatible networked chargers
  • Post-installation commissioning and handover

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a home EV charge point installation cost?

A standard domestic charge point installation — including supply of a 7kW smart charger and all associated electrical work — typically costs between £800 and £1,200 including VAT. If you are eligible for the OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant (up to £500 for eligible renters and flat owners), this is deducted directly from your invoice. We provide a fixed price quotation after a brief survey.

What is the Workplace Charging Scheme?

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a UK government grant scheme that provides eligible businesses with a voucher covering up to 75% of the cost of purchasing and installing EV charge points, capped at £350 per socket and a maximum of 40 sockets per application. The scheme is available to businesses registered at Companies House or VAT-registered with HMRC. As an OZEV-registered installer, we can guide you through the application process.

How long does a domestic EV charger installation take?

A standard domestic installation — consumer unit to garage or driveway — typically takes three to four hours. Where longer cable runs or groundworks are required the job may take a full day. We carry out a pre-installation survey to confirm the scope and agree a programme with you before the installation date.

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Our Accreditations

NICEIC Approved Contractor
ECA Member
BS 7671 (18th Edition)
Public Liability Insured