Planning to install your first home EV charger in 2025? Whether you have a private driveway or a residential garage, choosing the right wallbox makes charging simple, safe, and efficient. Here’s your essential guide to selecting the best home charger in the UK—featuring why the Easee Home charger is widely seen as the standout choice.
Why a Dedicated Home Charger Makes Sense
Charging via a standard plug is slow and inefficient. A proper home charger delivers up to 7 kW (or more), safely draws from your dedicated circuit, and charges your EV overnight with ease. Most UK homeowners can install this at a cost that balances itself out in less than a year of home charging savings.
Key Features to Look for in 2025
- Power rating of 7 kW (single phase) or 11–22 kW (three phase) depending on your home’s electrical supply.
- Smart charging: scheduling, tariff integration, and remote control via app.
- Safety certification: Must carry OLEV and BEAMA approval.
- Physical robustness: Weatherproof with lockable cable storage.
Easee Home Charger: Best of 2025
With its compact Scandinavian design, dynamic load balancing, built-in 4G connectivity, and advanced safety features, the Easee Home charger consistently ranks top in independent reviews. It also qualifies for government grants when installed by OLEV-certified installers.
Driveways from London to Manchester, Leicester to Glasgow—even for company car users in Stevenage or Cork—Easee’s installer network spans the UK, offering support just about wherever you live.
Installation Tips for Homeowners
- Hire an OLEV-approved installer with NICEIC certification.
- Position the charger within 10m of your parking spot with hidden cable routing if needed.
- Consider future upgrades: ensure your Fuse or meter can handle smart tariff integrations.
Benefits of Smart Home Charging
Smart chargers let you schedule use during off-peak hours, optimise solar generation if you have solar panels, and track session history. Combined with the Easee app, you’ll enjoy seamless control, better savings, and remote management—even with multiple EVs in the household.
Charging Costs & Runtime
A typical 7 kW home charger adds about 30 miles of range per hour. Running overnight on UK off-peak electricity rates (≈8p/kWh), charging a 60 kWh EV costs roughly £4–5—equivalent to £15 of petrol energy.
Internal Links
Read our full comparison of home EV app features on the ONEEV insights page or view our EV accessory range in the ONEEV shop.
The Final Word
Choosing the right home charger in 2025 isn’t just about power—it’s about future-proofing your EV life. With best-in-class features, smart control, and seamless grant eligibility, the Easee Home charger ticks every box.
Ready to make your home charging setup stress‑free? Install smart, charge confidently.
