For UK EV charger installers

EV charger installer quote template (UK)

A clear layout for an EV charge point quote that covers the unit, the install, the load and earthing checks, the certification and the VAT, so your quote looks professional and wins the job.

What an EV charger quote should include

An EV charger quote needs to do more than name a price. The customer wants to see exactly what they are buying, and you want to protect yourself against the two things that move the cost most: the cable run and the state of the existing supply. A well set out quote makes both of those clear before any work starts.

A solid EV charge point quote should set out the following:

• The charge point make, model and power rating, typically 7kW single phase or 22kW three phase, plus whether it is tethered or untethered and any smart or app features.
• The install location and cable run length, since the distance from the consumer unit to the charger is usually the biggest variable in the price.
• The consumer unit and load assessment, stating whether the existing board can take the charger or whether a load management device or a supply upgrade is needed.
• The earthing arrangement and PEN fault protection, as open PEN detection or a suitable earthing solution is required for most domestic installs.
• The electrical certification, since this is notifiable work that must be certified and notified to Building Control, usually through a competent person scheme.
• The commissioning and app setup, including connecting the unit to Wi-Fi and showing the customer how it works.
• Any making good such as clipping cable, sealing entry points or reinstating surfaces.
• How VAT is shown, stated as a separate line so the customer can see the net figure and the tax.

An EV charger quote example

The figures below are illustrative placeholders only to show the layout. They are not real prices and your own rates, the charge point cost and site conditions will decide the actual total.

• Supply and install of a 7kW wall mounted charge point: [amount]
• Cable run and containment, up to the surveyed distance: [amount]
• Consumer unit works and dedicated circuit: [amount]
• Earthing arrangement and PEN fault protection: [amount]
• Testing, commissioning and certification: [amount]

Subtotal: [net amount]. VAT at the applicable rate: [VAT amount]. Total payable: [gross amount]. Showing the subtotal, the VAT and the total on separate lines keeps the quote clear and easy to approve.

The mistakes that cost EV charger installers money on a quote

• Not specifying the cable run distance. The run from the board to the charger is the big variable. If you do not state the distance the quote assumes, a longer run can wipe out your margin.
• Not flagging the load position. Make it clear whether a load management device or a supply upgrade is needed. If you assume the existing supply copes and it does not, the extra work is on you.
• Leaving out who arranges any DNO notification. Where the local network operator needs to be notified or consulted, say clearly who handles it and whether it is included.
• Being vague on certification. State that the work will be certified and notified as required. A vague line here worries customers and can invite disputes later.

Should an EV charger installer send a quote or an estimate?

Send a quote when you have surveyed the property and the job is a standard install: you know the cable route, you know the distance, and you have confirmed the supply and earthing can take the charger. In that case a fixed quote is a firm price the customer can rely on, and it looks confident and professional.

Send an estimate when something is still uncertain until you get on site, such as the cable route, hidden containment or whether the existing supply needs upgrading. An estimate sets a realistic figure while making clear that a survey may adjust it, which protects you from absorbing costs you could not see when you first priced the work.

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EV charger quote FAQ

What should an EV charger installation quote include?

It should include the charge point make, model and power rating, the install location and cable run length, a consumer unit and load assessment, the earthing arrangement and PEN fault protection, testing and certification, commissioning and any making good, with the VAT shown as a separate line so the customer can see the net figure and the tax.

Is an EV charger quote different from an estimate?

Yes. A quote is a fixed price you give when the job has been surveyed and the install is standard, so the figure is firm. An estimate is a realistic guide price you give when the cable route or the supply is uncertain until a survey, and it can change once you have seen the site.

Does EV charger work need certification?

Yes. Installing a dedicated EV charge point circuit is notifiable electrical work, so it must be tested, certified and notified to Building Control, usually through a registered competent person scheme. Your quote should make clear that certification is included.

Does a grant or OZEV funding affect the quote?

Where a customer is eligible for a government grant towards a charge point, the quote should show the full price and then the grant as a clear deduction, so the customer can see the amount funded and the balance they pay. Eligibility rules change over time, so confirm the current scheme and criteria before you apply any deduction.