Charging at home
Installing a charger in your driveway or garage
You can charge using a standard three-pin socket, but it’s slow and best suited for occasional use or emergencies.
Running a charging cable from inside your home to your vehicle can be a trip hazard, and extension cables are unsafe.
Installing a charger on the outside of your home takes just a few hours and is the best way to keep your battery topped up and ready to go.
Shop around to find the best installation packages for you from your vehicle dealership or an energy provider.
Help with installation
No garage or driveway? You may still be able to charge at home.
If you own or rent a flat with private off-street parking, you could get a £350 government grant to help cover the cost of installing a charge point.
Grants are also available for landlords.
On-street charging in Greater Manchester
Do you park on street? Greater Manchester is exploring safe ways to charge your EV from your home.
One option is to install a ‘cross-pavement’ cable channel, where your charging cable can run without causing a trip hazard. There’s two ways this can work:
Council-owned: The council installs and looks after the cable channel and you pay a one-off fee or a regular subscription to use it.
Supplier-owned: A private company installs and maintains it and you pay them directly.
Government has published guidance and awarded Greater Manchester £1.8 million to help us develop safe, effective charging solutions.
Each local council will decide what approach to take in their area. Please check back or speak to your local authority for updates.