# EV charger installation in Cardiff

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

We list 8 EV charger installers for Cardiff: 6 based in or near the city and 2 national networks that cover it, with 1,635 Google reviews between them. The electricity network operator for central Cardiff is National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales licence area). Nobody pays for their place in this list.

## Installers based in and around Cardiff

1. **Green Energy Solar**. Address: Unit T3, Capital Business Park, Parkway, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 2PZ. About 5.2 km from the centre of Cardiff. Google rating 5 from 200 reviews (checked June 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: http://www.greenenergysolar.co.uk/ Phone: 029 2252 0139
2. **Lightwork Electrical**. Address: 12 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LJ. About 0.7 km from the centre of Cardiff. Google rating 5 from 162 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: http://lightwork-electrical.uk/ Phone: 07415 121422
3. **The Full EV**. Address: 12 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LJ. About 0.7 km from the centre of Cardiff. Google rating 5 from 137 reviews (checked June 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://thefullev.co.uk/ Phone: 029 2240 8020
4. **Reliable Electrician**. About 2.4 km from the centre of Cardiff. Google rating 5 from 73 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://www.reliableelectricians.co.uk/ Phone: 07789 998480
5. **FSE GROUP LTD**. Address: Office 47, 13/14 Neptune Ct, Cardiff CF24 5PJ. About 2 km from the centre of Cardiff. Google rating 4.7 from 27 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work mentioned on their own website. Website: https://fsegroupltd.co.uk/ Phone: 029 2002 3292
6. **Castle Electrical Services**. About 31.3 km from the centre of Cardiff. Google rating 5 from 74 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: http://www.castleelectrical-services.co.uk/ Phone: 07908 200890

## National installer networks covering Cardiff

7. **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/
8. **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/

## 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: National Grid Electricity Distribution.** Your installer tells National Grid Electricity Distribution 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

39 postcode districts in 9 council areas: Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Neath Port Talbot, Newport.

Postcode districts: CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23, CF24, CF30, CF31, CF32, CF33, CF34, CF35, CF36, CF37, CF38, CF39, CF40, CF41, CF42, CF43, CF44, CF45, CF46, CF47, CF48, CF61, CF62, CF63, CF64, CF71, CF72, CF81, CF82, CF83, CF91, CF95, CF99.

Cardiff is also the nearest city we cover for postcode areas LD, NP.

## Installers in nearby cities

- [Bristol](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bristol/): 41 km, 8 installers
- [Swansea](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/swansea/): 55 km, 7 installers
- [Gloucester](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/gloucester/): 78 km, 9 installers
- [Exeter](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/exeter/): 88 km, 8 installers
- [Swindon](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/swindon/): 97 km, 7 installers
- [Bournemouth](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bournemouth/): 124 km, 9 installers

## Questions

### How many EV charger installers cover Cardiff?

We list 8: 5 firms based in or near Cardiff (Green Energy Solar, Lightwork Electrical, The Full EV, Reliable Electrician, FSE GROUP LTD), 1 from further away, and 2 national networks (Pro EV, Smart Home Charge). Checked June to July 2026. [Compare the 8 installers](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/cardiff/#installers)

### Which Cardiff 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/cardiff/#installer-7)

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

National Grid Electricity Distribution for central Cardiff (the South Wales 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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff page cover?

39 postcode districts in 9 council areas, from CF3 to CF99. 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/cardiff/#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/)