You're paying 7× more than you need to charge your Tesla.

Yes! All Teslas sold in the UK use the standard Type 2 connector, so any home charger with a Type 2 plug or socket will work perfectly. You don't need the official Tesla Wall Connector — chargers from Ohme, Wallbox, Pod Point, and Easee are all fully compatible.

A typical installation costs between £800 and £1,200 including the charger unit (£405–£595) and labour (£300–£600). Costs vary based on cable routing distance from your fuseboard, whether your electrical supply needs upgrading, and your location. Some renters and flat owners may qualify for the £350 OZEV government grant.

With a 7kW home charger (the most common in UK homes), a full charge takes roughly 8–10 hours for a Model 3/Y and 12–14 hours for a Model S/X. Most people plug in overnight and wake up to a full battery — you'll rarely need to visit a Supercharger.

Home charging is significantly cheaper. On an off-peak tariff (like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus), you can charge for as little as 7p/kWh. Tesla Superchargers cost 40–67p/kWh depending on membership and time of day. That's a saving of up to £1,000 per year for an average driver.

In most cases, no. Home EV charger installations fall under permitted development rights for houses. However, if you live in a listed building, conservation area, or flat, you may need to check with your local authority. Your installer will advise on this.

Octopus Intelligent Go is the most popular choice — it offers 6 hours of off-peak electricity at ~7p/kWh and automatically schedules your Tesla's charging around the cheapest times. The Ohme charger integrates directly with smart tariffs too, making it especially good value.

The Tesla Wall Connector (£475) is the best overall choice for most owners — it has the best Tesla app integration, a 4-year warranty, and competitive pricing. For smart tariff users, the Ohme Home Pro (£535) saves the most money through automated off-peak charging. Solar panel owners should consider the myenergi Zappi GLO (£779).

Home charging saves £1,000–1,600 per year compared to petrol and £400–1,000 compared to Superchargers. On an off-peak tariff like Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh), a full Model 3 charge costs around £4–5. The typical home charger installation (£800–1,200) pays for itself within 6–12 months through reduced running costs.

Yes. Chargers like the myenergi Zappi GLO and Ohme Home Pro support solar diverting, automatically sending surplus solar energy to your Tesla. A typical 4kW solar system can provide 5,600–6,800 free miles per year. Combined with a smart tariff for overnight top-ups, you can reduce annual charging costs to under £70.

No. Around 95% of UK homes have single-phase power, which supports 7.4kW charging — enough to fully charge a Model 3/Y overnight in 8–10 hours. Upgrading to 3-phase (22kW) costs £3,500–8,000 and is only worthwhile if you already have 3-phase supply or need to charge multiple EVs simultaneously.

The Easee One at £405 is the cheapest unit-only charger, offering built-in lifetime 4G and dynamic load balancing at just 1.5kg. The Tesla Wall Connector at £475 is the next most affordable and includes Tesla app integration and a 4-year warranty. Both are OZEV-approved for the £350 government grant.

A typical home charger installation takes 2–4 hours on the day, with the full process from ordering to charging taking 1–3 weeks. Installation involves running cabling from your consumer unit, fitting a dedicated circuit breaker, and mounting and commissioning the charger. Most installations are straightforward and don't require planning permission.