Smart Home Charge

Smart Home Charge: electric vehicle charger installation in the UK

Smart Home Charge presents itself as an independent nationwide installer in the UK, specialising in home electric vehicle charger installation. The company states it has completed over 26,000 installations by its engineers and is backed by Which? Trusted Trader certification. Its approach focuses on simplifying the home charging process, from charger selection to final installation.

Charger and accessory catalogue

The website organises its offering into two main sections: chargers and accessories. Featured models include the Easee One, Nexblue Point 2, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Vchrgd Seven, Andersen Quartz, Andersen A3, Easee Charge and Tesla Wall Connector. The company sells both chargers with installation and chargers without installation, and offers one-off or monthly payment options. It also provides a charger comparison tool and classifies products into categories such as 22 kW chargers, Intelligent Octopus compatible, OVO Charge Anytime compatible, solar, tethered or untethered.

In the accessories section, charging cables of various lengths are offered (5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 metres), front covers for home chargers and cable protectors.

Compatibility with vehicle manufacturers

The website allows users to search for specific chargers and cables by vehicle make. The list of manufacturers includes Audi, BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, MG, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, Skoda, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volvo. For each of these brands, home chargers and charging cables are offered. There is also the option to view all manufacturers if the vehicle is not listed.

Installation process and additional services

Smart Home Charge describes a three-step installation process: first, the customer selects the charger and answers a few questions to assess requirements; second, they review the quote and choose from payment options, including finance, and the company dispatches the charger once DNO (Distribution Network Operator) approval is received; third, an engineer visits the property to install the charger. The company states that no survey is needed for most customers and that installation includes a warranty of up to three years.

In addition, the site offers resources such as guides on how to charge an electric car at home, how much it costs to install a charger, how to choose a charger, and an electric vehicle database. It also publishes product reviews, customer stories and articles on topics such as the best solar home EV chargers for 2026 or the new government grant for electric cars.

Finance options

The company offers two finance options. The standard option allows spreading the cost over monthly instalments, with deposits from 10% to 50% and terms from 3 to 48 months, with a representative APR of 14.9%. The Buy Now Pay Later option allows ordering the charger and paying nothing until six months after installation, with a minimum deposit of 10%; if the balance is cleared within those six months, no interest is charged, only a £29 exit fee. The representative APR in this case is 16.9%.

Saving on charging costs

The site includes a calculator to compare the cost of charging on an average UK electricity tariff versus EV-friendly tariffs. According to the data shown, a full charge on the average tariff would cost £8.59, while on an EV-specific tariff it would be £2.61, which could mean savings of almost £10 per full charge and hundreds of pounds per year.

Coverage and customer service

Smart Home Charge states it offers nationwide service with local engineers. Customer service is available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00; on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays it is closed. The company has an "Excellent" rating on Trustpilot, with thousands of five-star reviews.