If you’re thinking about adding EV chargers to your workplace, one of the first questions is usually: how much will it cost?
As a rough guide, a standard 7kW to 22kW commercial EV charger can cost around £1,500 to £3,500 per unit installed, while DC rapid chargers tend to start from around £15,000. These are general UK estimates rather than fixed JPR Electrical prices, as the final cost depends on the charger, your electrical supply and how straightforward the installation is.
Commercial EV charger costs at a glance
- 7–22kW AC charger, staff and workplace parking, £1,500-£3,500.
- Dual-socket AC charger, multiple parking bays, site-dependent.
- 50kW+ DC rapid charger, fleets and high-use sites, from £15,000.
- Larger rapid charging setup, fleet depots and charging hubs, site survey required.
These are rough guides to prices in the UK for 2026. We’ll always look at your site before giving you a proper quote.
What affects the cost?
The charger itself is only part of the price. A few things can make a big difference to the final quote.
The type of charger
For businesses where cars are parked for most of the day, a 7kW charger may be more than enough. A 22kW charger can offer faster charging, while rapid chargers are better suited to fleets or sites where vehicles need to get back on the road quickly. Faster isn’t always better, though. There’s no point paying for rapid charging if vehicles are sitting in the car park for eight hours anyway.
Your electrical supply
Before we install anything, we need to make sure the existing electrical supply can handle the extra demand. A couple of lower-powered chargers may fit comfortably within your current setup. A larger bank of chargers or rapid charging may need changes to the electrical supply or distribution equipment. Load management can sometimes help by sharing the available power between chargers, rather than every vehicle drawing full power at once.
Cabling and groundworks
Where the chargers are being installed matters too. If they’re close to the building with a simple cable route, the job should be fairly straightforward. If we need to run cables across a large car park, dig trenches or install underground ducting, the installation will cost more.
The number of chargers
Installing several charging points at the same time can sometimes work out better than adding them one by one. If groundworks and cable routes are already being put in place, it can also be worth preparing extra spaces for future chargers.
Are there grants for commercial EV chargers in 2026?
Yes. The government’s Workplace Charging Scheme can help eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations towards the cost of installing EV chargers. From 1 April 2026, the scheme can cover up to 75% of the purchase and installation cost, capped at £500 per charging socket. Support is available for up to 40 sockets across your sites, and the scheme is currently due to run until 31 March 2027. Check the current Workplace Charging Scheme on GOV.UK.
It’s worth checking whether your business qualifies before the installation starts.
Commercial EV charger installation with JPR Electrical
At JPR Electrical, we install commercial EV chargers for businesses across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, including Kettering, Wellingborough, Northampton and Corby.
We’ll look at your electrical supply, where the chargers need to go and how they’ll be used before giving you a clear quote.
Whether you need one workplace charger or a larger fleet setup, get in touch with JPR Electrical to arrange a site visit.
