EV Charger Installation in Coventry
Free written quote, OZEV grant help included, and NAPIT-registered electricians covering all CV postcodes.
Coventry's roads are changing fast. More residents across CV1 to CV6 are making the switch to electric, and a home or workplace charger makes that switch practical rather than stressful. We install Zappi, Wallbox, and Pod Point units to a full electrical standard, handle the OZEV grant paperwork on your behalf, and leave your property tidy and fully tested before we go.
What separates us from a generic local electrician is that we specialise in integrated electrical and solar work. If you already have solar panels, or you are planning them, we can set up your charger to draw from rooftop-generated power first, cutting the amount of grid electricity your car uses. We are NAPIT-registered and OZEV-approved, so every installation is properly certified and grant-eligible where you qualify.
What's included
Every Coventry job includes.
A pre-installation survey of your consumer unit, incoming supply, and cable routes, so we know exactly what the job involves before we quote and there are no surprises on the day.
Full supply and installation of your chosen charger unit, whether that is a Zappi, Wallbox, or Pod Point, including all associated cabling, containment, and weatherproofing to the correct BS 7671 standard.
OZEV grant application support: we complete and submit the paperwork on your behalf so you receive any eligible government discount without needing to navigate the portal yourself.
A load assessment of your existing consumer unit to confirm it can support the additional draw of a 7kW or 22kW charger, with a board upgrade quoted separately if required.
Solar-integration configuration where applicable, programming your Zappi or compatible unit to prioritise surplus rooftop generation before drawing from the grid.
A full completion certificate, electrical installation condition report, and manufacturer commissioning documentation handed to you on the day, ready for your insurer and future property sale.
Local knowledge
EV Charger Installation in Coventry.
Coventry has a distinctly mid-century residential character. Large swathes of the city were rebuilt after wartime bombing, and the resulting 1950s and 1960s semis and detached houses are now well suited to home EV charging. These properties typically have a detached or integral garage, a straightforward cable route from the consumer unit, and a driveway clear of planning constraints. In practice, most installations in areas like Cheylesmore, Earlsdon, and Styvechale are relatively clean jobs with a manageable cable run and a modern enough consumer unit to accept the additional load without a board upgrade.
Coventry also has a substantial stock of pre-war terraces, particularly in Foleshill, Radford, and parts of Hillfields. These properties occasionally present a narrower cable route and older wiring that warrants a closer look at the consumer unit before we proceed. It is never a reason not to install, but it does mean the survey step matters more here than in newer estates. Where a board upgrade or supply reinforcement is needed, we include that in the written quote so you have the full picture before committing.
On the commercial side, Coventry has significant legacy industrial and warehouse space, particularly around Foleshill and Tile Hill. Many of these buildings are now occupied by logistics operators, light manufacturers, and trade businesses whose fleets are transitioning to electric. Workplace charger installations on these sites often involve three-phase supply, higher-output units, and load-management systems across multiple bays. We have the commercial electrical experience to handle that scale of project and can integrate workplace charging with a commercial solar installation on the same roof if that route makes financial sense.
Why Coventry
Why Coventry chooses us.
Coventry customers choose us because we combine proper electrical qualifications with genuine solar expertise, so you get one installer for the whole system rather than two separate contractors.
We are NAPIT-registered electricians and OZEV-approved installers, which means every charger we fit is eligible for applicable government grants and certified to the standard your insurer and mortgage provider expect.
We handle the OZEV grant application from start to finish. You do not need to log in to a government portal or cross-reference eligibility criteria: we do that for you and confirm the position in writing before the job is booked.
If you have solar panels or are considering them, we can configure a Zappi or compatible smart charger to draw from rooftop surplus first. That integration is part of our standard service, not a chargeable add-on.
We carry full public-liability and employer's-liability insurance, and every installation comes with a manufacturer commissioning certificate alongside our own electrical completion paperwork, so your documentation pack is complete from day one.
We cover all CV postcodes from our Redditch base in under an hour and work a controlled number of jobs per week, which means the engineer who surveys your property is the same one who carries out the installation.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your CV postcode on our site or call 01527 337155 and we confirm coverage immediately. Coventry falls within our standard service area, so there is no travel surcharge and we can usually schedule a survey within a few working days.
- 02Free site survey
An engineer visits your property, inspects the consumer unit, measures cable routes, checks your incoming supply capacity, and discusses charger models with you. There is no charge for this visit and no obligation to proceed.
- 03Written quote issued
We send a fully itemised, fixed-price quote covering the charger unit, installation labour, cabling, containment, and any board work identified at survey. Grant deductions are shown separately so the net figure is clear. No hidden costs.
- 04Date booked
Once you accept the quote, we agree an installation date that suits you. We confirm the appointment in writing with the engineer's name and an estimated arrival window, so you are not waiting in all day.
- 05Job done, photos sent
We complete the installation, carry out all required tests, and hand you a completion certificate, commissioning document, and before-and-after photos of the work. We also submit any outstanding grant paperwork on the same day.
Our work
Recent EV Charging installs.
A selection of our recent ev charger installation work across the Midlands.
Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Pairing a Zappi charger with rooftop solar panels lets your car charge from surplus generation during the day. Many Coventry homeowners book both services together to avoid a second visit and to get the integration configured correctly from the outset.
A solar battery stores generation that your car cannot absorb in real time and releases it overnight when charging typically runs. For Coventry households with variable working hours, adding storage removes the need to be home during peak solar output.
A consumer-unit upgrade or dedicated circuit is sometimes needed before a 7kW charger can be safely installed. Booking both together means one visit, one quote, and no gaps in the certification paperwork.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Coventry.
Older consumer units in Coventry's pre-war terraces may not support a 7kW charger without a board upgrade. We assess this at survey stage and include any upgrade work in your written quote so there are no unexpected additions once the job starts.
Properties in Coventry's conservation areas, including parts of the city centre and some Victorian suburbs, may need permitted-development confirmation before external cable containment or a charger housing is fixed to a front elevation. We will flag this at survey stage.
Surface water and drainage rules in the West Midlands require that cable trenches across driveways are properly sealed and that any groundwork does not redirect water toward a neighbour's boundary. We install to those standards as a matter of course, not as an optional extra.
FAQs
Coventry questions.
How long does an EV charger installation take in Coventry?
Most home installations take between two and four hours from the engineer arriving on site to handing over the completion certificate. That covers running the cable from your consumer unit, mounting and wiring the charger, and carrying out all the required tests. If your consumer unit also needs upgrading, allow a full day. Commercial installations across multiple bays in Foleshill or Tile Hill take longer and we will scope that clearly in the written quote after the survey.
Am I eligible for the OZEV grant for a home EV charger in Coventry?
The OZEV Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme is available to eligible homeowners who own or have ordered a qualifying electric vehicle. Eligibility depends on property type, existing off-street parking, and the EV model. We check your eligibility during the survey and submit the application on your behalf if you qualify. You do not need to engage with the grant portal yourself. If you are not eligible, we explain why and provide a full written quote for the self-funded installation with no hidden costs.
Can my EV charger be linked to my solar panels?
Yes, and it is one of the most common combinations we install in Coventry. A Zappi charger, or certain Wallbox and Pod Point models with compatible software, can monitor your solar generation in real time and divert surplus power to your car before exporting it to the grid. This means your car charges on electricity you have already generated rather than buying it back from your supplier at a higher rate. We configure the integration during installation and test it before we leave. If you do not yet have solar, we can quote both at the same survey visit.
Will my consumer unit need upgrading before you can install a charger?
Not always, but it depends on the age and specification of your board and the capacity of your incoming supply. In Coventry's mid-century housing stock the consumer unit is often modern enough to accept a dedicated 7kW circuit without any additional work. In older terraces in Foleshill, Radford, or Hillfields, we sometimes find a board that needs replacing or a busway that warrants attention. We assess this at the free survey and include any required upgrade in the written quote so you have the full cost before you commit. There are no additions on the day.
Do you install EV chargers for businesses and commercial premises in Coventry?
Yes. We install workplace charging for businesses of all sizes, from a single-bay unit for a small office to multi-bay load-managed systems for logistics and fleet operators in the Foleshill and Tile Hill industrial areas. Commercial installations often involve three-phase supply and smart load-management to avoid network demand charges. We can also integrate workplace charging with a rooftop commercial solar installation on the same project. The process is the same: free survey, written itemised quote, no hidden costs, and full certification on completion.
Is the installation covered by insurance and a guarantee?
Yes. We carry full public-liability and employer's-liability insurance, so the work is covered while we are on your property. Every installation comes with our own electrical completion certificate, the charger manufacturer's commissioning documentation, and where applicable an IWA insurance-backed guarantee. That documentation is important for your home insurer, your mortgage lender, and anyone who buys your property in the future. We hand all of it to you on the day the installation is completed, not weeks later.
Our commitment
We take on a fixed number of installations each week. That is a deliberate choice. It means the engineer who surveys your property in Coventry is the one who turns up to install, knows the job in detail, and is not rushing to another site. It also means our after-care is genuine: if something needs attention after commissioning, we know your installation personally rather than pulling up a job number.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, and covers Coventry and the wider Midlands as NAPIT-registered electricians and OZEV-approved EV charger installers. Every job is photographed and reviewed, and we publish real customer feedback rather than selected highlights. We are a small, specialist team and we intend to stay that way.
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