# EV charger installation in Bolton

Source: https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bolton/ (Best Chargers, an independent UK guide). Google ratings checked June 2026 to July 2026.

We list 7 EV charger installers for Bolton: 4 based in or near the city and 3 national networks that cover it, with 1,050 Google reviews between them. The electricity network operator for central Bolton is SP Electricity North West (North West England licence area). Nobody pays for their place in this list.

## Installers based in and around Bolton

1. **Tom Gallagher Ltd**. Address: Unit 1 Summerfield Rd, Bolton BL3 2NQ. About 1.8 km from the centre of Bolton. Google rating 4.2 from 30 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work mentioned on their own website. Website: http://tomgallagher.co.uk/ Phone: 01204 389792
2. **Voltari Services Ltd**. Address: Nortex Business Centre, 105 Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 3AS. About 1.5 km from the centre of Bolton. Google rating 4.9 from 15 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://voltari.co.uk/ Phone: 01204 232060
3. **Agenda Electrical Ltd**. Address: 22 Kentsford Dr, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3XX. About 4.3 km from the centre of Bolton. Google rating 5 from 10 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work mentioned on their own website. Website: https://www.agendaelectrical.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=GMB Phone: 01204 802604
4. **Britek Solar**. Address: Unit G10F, Hartford House, Weston St, Bolton BL3 2AW. About 1.4 km from the centre of Bolton. Google rating 4.8 from 5 reviews (checked June 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.briteksolar.com/ Phone: 01204 803663

## National installer networks covering Bolton

5. **Pro EV**. National network, listed in 50 of our 50 cities. Covers UK nationwide network. Google rating 4.9 from 617 reviews (checked July 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.proev.co.uk/
6. **Smart Home Charge**. National network, listed in 49 of our 50 cities. Covers nationwide (England, Scotland & Wales). Google rating 4.7 from 345 reviews (checked July 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/
7. **Mr Charger**. National network, listed in 35 of our 50 cities. Covers regional franchise network. Google rating 5 from 28 reviews (checked July 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.mrcharger.co.uk/

## Before you book

1. **Choose your charger.** Pick the charger before you ask for quotes, so every installer prices the same job. We compare 26 home chargers A to Z; 25 of them have PEN fault protection built in, which usually means no earth rod.
2. **Survey and a written quote.** Most installers start with photos or a visit: where your consumer unit is, the cable route to the parking space, your main fuse and your earthing. Ask for a fixed price in writing that includes VAT and any extra work.
3. **Your network operator: SP Electricity North West.** Your installer tells SP Electricity North West about a new charger. Most single-phase home chargers can be fitted first and notified afterwards; if your supply needs work, such as a bigger main fuse or splitting a shared (looped) supply, the operator has to approve it first.
4. **Installation day.** A standard installation usually takes two to four hours: a new circuit from your consumer unit, the charger on the wall, safety checks and testing. You should get an electrical installation certificate for the new circuit.
5. **Set it up and charge for less.** Connect the app, set a schedule and switch to an EV tariff. The cheapest overnight rate we compare is 6.5p/kWh, on Intelligent Octopus Go and E.ON Next Drive Smart (November 2026).

- **Registered for electrical work.** A new circuit for a charger is work a registered electrician should certify. Check the firm on the government-approved register or its scheme's own search. Check: [Competent Persons Register](https://www.competentperson.co.uk/), [NICEIC contractor search](https://www.niceic.com/find-a-contractor), [NAPIT installer search](https://search.napit.org.uk/).
- **Authorised for the grant, if you claim it.** If you rent, or own a flat with private off-street parking, the EV chargepoint grant can cover 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500. Only an OZEV-authorised installer can claim it for you. Check: [GOV.UK chargepoint installer search](https://www.gov.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-installers), [GOV.UK: EV chargepoint grant](https://www.gov.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-household).
- **A fixed quote in writing.** It should name the charger, the cable route, any consumer unit work and who tells the network operator, with VAT included.
- **Warranty on the charger and the work.** The charger has the maker's warranty; the installation needs the installer's own. Ask how long each lasts and who you call if the charger trips or goes offline.


### Grants

If you rent, or own a flat with private off-street parking, the EV chargepoint grant can cover 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500. Checked 4 October 2026. https://www.gov.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-household

## Postcodes and areas this page covers

13 postcode districts in 7 council areas: Bolton, Bury, Blackburn with Darwen, Rossendale, Chorley, Rochdale, Wigan.

Postcode districts: BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8, BL9, BL11, BL78, M26, M46.

Bolton is also the nearest city we cover for postcode areas WN.

## Installers in nearby cities

- [Manchester](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/manchester/): 16 km, 8 installers
- [Warrington](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/warrington/): 24 km, 8 installers
- [Preston](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/preston/): 28 km, 7 installers
- [Liverpool](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/liverpool/): 42 km, 8 installers
- [Blackpool](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/blackpool/): 48 km, 7 installers
- [Bradford](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bradford/): 50 km, 7 installers

## Questions

### How many EV charger installers cover Bolton?

We list 7: 4 firms based in or near Bolton (Tom Gallagher Ltd, Voltari Services Ltd, Agenda Electrical Ltd, Britek Solar), and 3 national networks (Pro EV, Smart Home Charge, Mr Charger). Checked June to July 2026. [Compare the 7 installers](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bolton/#installers)

### Which Bolton installer has the most Google reviews?

Pro EV, with 617 reviews and a rating of 4.9 (checked July 2026). Review counts show how many people have rated a firm, not how good the work is, so read recent reviews too. [See Pro EV](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bolton/#installer-5)

### Who is the electricity network operator in Bolton?

SP Electricity North West for central Bolton (the North West England licence area). Your installer tells the operator about a new charger, or asks first if your supply needs work. [DNO approval explained](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/dno-approval-for-uk-home-ev-chargers/)

### Can I get a grant for a charger in Bolton?

If you rent, or own a flat with private off-street parking, the EV chargepoint grant can cover 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500. It applies across the UK; your installer must be OZEV-authorised to claim it. Checked October 2026. [The EV chargepoint grant explained](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ozev-ev-chargepoint-grant/)

### How long does installation take?

A standard installation usually takes two to four hours. A long cable run, groundworks or consumer unit work can take most of a day. [How a home charger is installed](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/how-to-install-a-home-ev-charger-in-the-uk/)

### Will I need an earth rod?

Usually not with a modern charger: 25 of the 26 chargers we compare have PEN fault protection built in, which usually removes the need for one. Your installer makes the final call. [Earth rods explained](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/do-you-need-an-earthing-rod-for-ev-chargers/)

### Which postcodes does this Bolton page cover?

13 postcode districts in 7 council areas, from BL1 to M46. National networks cover all of them; local firms may not, so give them your postcode first. [See every postcode district](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bolton/#areas)

More: [All 50 cities](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/) · [Installation cost guide](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-charger-installation-cost-2025/) · [DNO approval](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/dno-approval-for-uk-home-ev-chargers/) · [Compare home chargers](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/all-chargers/) · [Compare EV tariffs](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ev-tariffs/)