Home EV chargers in Loughborough
£285 to £1,462 installed, and 4,842 plug-in cars already kept in the council area.
What a home charger costs in Loughborough
7kW home charger
£285–£526
Saves up to £575 a year on fuel against petrol. Pays back in about 1 year.
22kW fast charger (most common)
£624–£936
Saves up to £819 a year on fuel against petrol. Pays back in about 1 year.
Vehicle + solar bundle
£883–£1,462
Saves up to £1,098 a year on fuel against petrol. Pays back in about 1 year.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled June 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Loughborough in numbers
Published statistics for the Charnwood council area, not our estimates.
There were 4,842 privately kept plug-in cars in the Charnwood council area at the end of June 2026, and 148 public charging devices on 1 July 2026, or 78.6 for every 100,000 people.
| Charnwood council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Privately kept plug-in cars | 4,842 | DfT and DVLA, June 2026 |
| Public charging devices | 148 (78.6 per 100,000 people) | DfT, 1 July 2026 |
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 4,656 (63.1 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Loughborough is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for East Midlands. 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 Charnwood council area, which covers Loughborough, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Loughborough a good place for home EV chargers?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to home ev chargers installations throughout Loughborough. Combined with East Midlands’s energy prices, home ev chargers installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Loughborough has a population of 64,860, and the area falls within the East Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Loughborough
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 Loughborough
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for home ev chargers before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Loughborough or Leicestershire
- 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
Questions about home EV chargers in Loughborough
How much do home ev chargers cost in Loughborough?
How many public EV chargers are there in Loughborough?
Is there a grant for home ev chargers in Loughborough?
The EV chargepoint grant pays 75% of the cost of a home charger in Loughborough, up to £500, for eligible renters and flat owners with private off-street parking. It closes on 31 March 2027.
How long is the payback period in Loughborough?
Do I need planning permission in Loughborough?
How do I find a good installer in Loughborough?
Get quotes for your home in Loughborough
Up to three approved installers who cover Loughborough may contact you. Free, no obligation.
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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.