Home EV chargers in Preston
£300 to £1,420 installed, and 3,146 plug-in cars already kept in the council area.
What a home charger costs in Preston
7kW home charger
£300–£490
Saves up to £613 a year on fuel against petrol. Pays back in about 1 year.
22kW fast charger (most common)
£580–£890
Saves up to £800 a year on fuel against petrol. Pays back in about 1 year.
Vehicle + solar bundle
£820–£1,420
Saves up to £1,121 a year on fuel against petrol. Pays back in about 1 year.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled July 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Preston in numbers
Published statistics for the Preston council area, not our estimates.
There were 3,146 privately kept plug-in cars in the Preston council area at the end of June 2026, and 129 public charging devices on 1 July 2026, or 79.2 for every 100,000 people.
| Preston council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Privately kept plug-in cars | 3,146 | DfT and DVLA, June 2026 |
| Public charging devices | 129 (79.2 per 100,000 people) | DfT, 1 July 2026 |
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 6,071 (101.9 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | Electricity North West (North West England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Preston is served by Electricity North West, the electricity network operator for North West England. A home charger has to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.
These are published official statistics for the Preston council area, which covers Preston, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Preston compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Preston a good place for home EV chargers?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to home ev chargers installations throughout Preston. Combined with North West’s energy prices, home ev chargers installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Preston has a population of 141,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Preston
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.
What to check before hiring an installer in Preston
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for home ev chargers before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Preston or Lancashire
- Reviews — check online reviews before committing
- Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
- 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
Home EV Chargers by Area in Preston
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Preston. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
Questions about home EV chargers in Preston
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Is there a grant for home ev chargers in Preston?
The EV chargepoint grant pays 75% of the cost of a home charger in Preston, up to £500, for eligible renters and flat owners with private off-street parking. It closes on 31 March 2027.
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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.