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How Much Does an EV Charger Cost to Install in Ireland?
TL;DR
A home EV charger in Ireland typically costs €799 to €1,200 fitted, after the SEAI €300 grant. The main variables are the cable run and whether your fuse board needs an upgrade.
What does a home EV charger cost?
After the SEAI grant, most home EV charger installs in Ireland land between €799 and €1,200 fitted. The charger unit itself is a chunk of that, and the rest is labour, cable, mounting and certification.
The price moves mainly on two things: how far the charge point is from your fuse board, and whether that board can take the extra load. A short run to a modern board is at the lower end. A long run, or a board that needs upgrading first, pushes it up.
The SEAI EV charger grant
The SEAI home charger grant is worth €300 and is open to homeowners who own or are buying an electric or plug-in hybrid car, and have off-street parking. A registered installer completes the work and the paperwork.
At Boyne Electrical we apply for the grant on your behalf and take the €300 off the price, so there is nothing for you to chase after the job.
What affects the price
- Distance from the fuse board to the charge point
- Whether your board has a spare way or needs an upgrade
- Surface-run cable versus buried or hidden cable
- Tethered (attached cable) versus socketed chargers
- Any making-good or trenching for a driveway post
Is a home charger worth it?
For most drivers, yes. Charging at home overnight on a night-rate tariff is far cheaper per kilometre than public charging, and a 7kW charger fills most cars from empty by morning.
The payback depends on your mileage and tariff, but for anyone doing a normal commute, a home charger usually pays for itself well inside the life of the car.
Would you rather we handled it?
EV Charger Installation, quoted before work starts.
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Questions, answered
How long does an EV charger install take?
Most home installs are a half-day job. A survey confirms the cable run and board first, then the charger is fitted, tested, certified and set up on the app.
Can any electrician install an EV charger?
It should be done by a Safe Electric registered electrician, both for safety and to qualify for the SEAI grant. We are registered and handle the grant for you.
Do I need three-phase power?
No. A standard 7kW home charger runs on a normal single-phase supply, which is what almost all Irish homes have.
What if my fuse board is old?
We check the board on the survey. If it needs a spare way or an upgrade to take the charger safely, we tell you the cost upfront before any work is agreed.