Electric Vehicles Ways To Charge

Home chargers

You can use either a standard three-pin socket or a dedicated EV charging wallbox. Both are easy but a wallbox is 30-60% quicker.^

Purchase and installation of your home wallbox charger 

We have partnered with leading home charging providers and wallbox installers who will take care of everything from arranging your government grants, through to installation of the wallbox in accordance with all local regulations and safety standards. They can also provide maintenance and yearly check-ups upon request. Speak to Wilson and Co and we will manage the whole process for you. 

Making the switch to electric couldn't be easier with our ownership package, which includes a 7kW wallbox charger.

Installation costs

Good news. You could get a Government grant of up to £350 towards installing a home wallbox. To qualify, you need to have dedicated off-street parking, a smart meter and use an approved installer. To find out more, search ‘Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS)’.  

No off-street parking

If you don’t have off-street parking, charging can be a bit of a challenge. But the public charging network is growing every day. And local authorities can help make life easier, too. They can apply for funding to create or add charging points in their area. Check what plans your local authority has. Or search ‘On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme’. 

Public charging

You can plug-in to one of almost 20,000 public chargepoints in the UK.† It’s one of the biggest networks in Europe. And it’s growing every day. 

Motorway driver? 96% of motorway service stations have rapid chargepoints. You could charge up to 80% in just 30 minutes –  a perfect time for a break and a cuppa.†

The Government wants to help more companies install charging points. So they’ve created the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS). This could provide up to £350 per socket for eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations. To qualify, they need to provide dedicated off-street parking for staff. 

Subscription to BP Pulse Network

With every purchase of a Vauxhall electric vehicle we offer a free 6-month subscription to bp pulse network (the UK's largest network of public charging points), and then just £7.85 a month thereafter.††

Paying for charging

The nationwide public charging network is made up of different companies. They usually offer either a subscription service or pay-as-you-go. Or both. You may need more than one provider on your journey. So work out which method is best for you. Find out more here. 

Subscription: You normally pay a monthly fee. And most chargepoints will be free to use. Sometimes there will be a cost per charge or per kWh.

Pay-as-you-go: Mobile apps are replacing RFID cards (cards sometimes have an annual fee).4 There’s a £1 connection cost unless indicated. Rapid charging may cost extra.

Cost of charging

Charging costs vary. Depending on battery size, where you charge and when. At home, the average overnight electricity rate is 13p per kWh. So a full charge would be around £7. But you need to check your supplier and their tariffs.

Public network charge stations set their own prices. So there’s a bit of variety. But electricity is much cheaper than the cost of petrol or diesel per mile.

Rapid charging

Want to power up quickly? Go for a rapid charger. You’ll find them at 96% of motorway service stations and they’ll deliver an 80% charge in as little as 30 minutes.2 You’ll sometimes have to pay extra for this speedy service. To find the nearest rapid charger, visit here.