EV charging
Charge your car from your own roof.
7kW home chargers with full solar integration. Zappi, Hypervolt, Ohme and Easee, fitted by Geko, an OZEV-authorised installer.
Why solar + EV
What you get with a Geko EV install.
Charge from your roof
Solar-aware chargers divert your surplus solar into the car automatically. Solar-powered miles on sunny days, mostly April to September.
Time-of-use tariffs
Charge overnight on a cheap-rate EV tariff. At 7p/kWh that's roughly 2p a mile.
OZEV-authorised installer
Geko is an OZEV-authorised installer, which grant-eligible installs require.
Smart app control
Schedule, monitor, and split solar/grid charging from your phone. All chargers we fit support full smart control.
The chargers we fit
Four chargers we trust on our own homes.
Myenergi Zappi
The gold standard for solar integration. Three modes (Eco+, Eco, Fast), beautiful app. Made in the UK.
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
Slick design, great mobile app, full solar integration. Strong alternative to Zappi with a more modern aesthetic.
Ohme ePod
Built around time-of-use tariffs. Brilliant for Octopus Intelligent users. Compact, simple, cheap.
Easee Charge
Compact and good-looking. Solid mainstream choice without the premium price.
Charging modes
Zappi's three charging modes. Other chargers offer similar settings.
ECO+
Only charges when there's surplus solar being exported. Ramps power up and down to track generation. Zero grid import, but slow if the sun's weak.
ECO
Prioritises solar but tops up from the grid if needed to keep a minimum charge rate. Best balance for most homes.
FAST
Full 7kW from any source: solar, battery or grid. Use when you need a quick top-up regardless of cost.
FAQ
Common questions.
How fast does a 7kW charger charge?
A 7kW charger adds around 25–30 miles of range per hour. A typical UK EV with a 60kWh battery goes from 20% to 80% in about 5 hours. Overnight charging fully replenishes most cars from empty.
Do I need a 7kW or 22kW charger?
7kW (single-phase) for almost every UK home. 22kW (three-phase) requires a three-phase grid connection that most UK domestic properties don't have. 22kW installations also cost £2,000–£4,000 more.
Can I charge from solar in winter?
Yes, but much less from November to February. In midwinter, solar typically covers 5–15% of your EV charging.
Does my consumer unit need upgrading?
Sometimes. Older units may need an RCBO added, a CT clamp fitted for load management, or occasionally a full upgrade. We assess this during the site survey.
Do I qualify for the EV chargepoint grant?
Only if you own and live in a flat, or rent and live in any residential property, with private or allocated off-street parking: up to £500 per socket, funded until 31 March 2027. Standard homeowners with a driveway lost grant eligibility when the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme ended in April 2022. Landlords can claim 75% of the cost up to £500 per socket. We confirm your eligibility at quote stage and handle the paperwork if you qualify.
How much does a home EV charger cost to install?
A standard 7kW charger runs £880–£1,150 installed depending on the brand, before any consumer-unit work. Cost rises if your consumer unit needs an upgrade or the cable run is long. Both are confirmed at survey.
Can I combine with battery storage?
Yes. Solar charges the battery by day and the car when there's surplus. Overnight, both can top up on a cheap-rate tariff. Sigenergy's all-in-one hybrid system integrates this natively: solar, battery and EV charger in one system.
Will it work with my car?
Yes. All 7kW Type 2 chargers in the UK work with every EV sold here. Tethered (cable attached) vs untethered (you bring your own cable) is a personal preference.
What if I move house?
Chargers can be moved to a new property. Our install team handles disconnection and reinstallation. Some homeowners leave the charger as a selling point.
Let's find the right system
for your home.
Book a free video consultation. We'll talk through your home and your options.
0% VAT on solar installs completed by 31 March 2027
