First, a reality check: charging your EV at home is almost always cheaper and more predictable than depending solely on public EV chargers. Public rapid EV chargers demand premium rates and often fluctuate by time or location. In contrast, your home is where you can exercise real control – timing, how much current you draw, which EV charger you use, etc.

Also, in the UK there are supportive policies already in play. The OZEV grant allows eligible households (especially renters or flat owners with off-street parking) to claim up to £350 toward an approved EV charger installation. And since April 2024, the VAT on home EV charger installations has been set to zero – that alone reduces your cost by £150–£300 in many cases. These incentives show the government is backing home charging, which makes optimizing it even more worthwhile.

So let’s break down smart, actionable ways to reduce EV charging costs at home, using tools you can apply immediately.