# EV charger installation in Leicester

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

We list 10 EV charger installers for Leicester: 6 based in or near the city and 4 national networks that cover it, with 1,938 Google reviews between them. The electricity network operator for central Leicester is National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands licence area). Nobody pays for their place in this list.

## Installers based in and around Leicester

1. **JTi Electrical Ltd**. About 5.4 km from the centre of Leicester. Google rating 5 from 86 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://jtielectrical.co.uk/ Phone: 07761 832348
2. **Green Energy Planet Ltd**. Address: 1 Roman St, Leicester LE3 0BD. About 1.1 km from the centre of Leicester. Google rating 5 from 32 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://greenenergyplanet.co.uk/ Phone: 07841 029416
3. **Energy Efficiency Experts Ltd**. Address: 61 Cranesbill Rd, Hamilton, Leicester LE5 1TA. About 5.4 km from the centre of Leicester. Google rating 5 from 20 reviews (checked June 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.energyefficiencyexperts.co.uk/ Phone: 01163 504300
4. **Bright Electricals**. Address: Unit 5, 3-7, Woodbridge Rd, Leicester LE4 7RH. About 3 km from the centre of Leicester. Google rating 5 from 15 reviews (checked June 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.brightelectricals.co.uk/
5. **JE Air Conditioning Leicester**. About 5.4 km from the centre of Leicester. Google rating 5 from 6 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: http://www.je-electrical.co.uk/ Phone: 07534 614431
6. **JE Electrical & Mechanical Services**. Address: 23 Friar Ln, Leicester LE1 5QQ. About 0.5 km from the centre of Leicester. Google rating 5 from 2 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://je-electrical.co.uk/ Phone: 01164 972228

## National installer networks covering Leicester

7. **Elecology**. National network, listed in 16 of our 50 cities. Covers East and South East England. Google rating 5 from 787 reviews (checked July 2026). Listed on Google as an EV charger installer. Website: https://www.elecology.com/
8. **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/
9. **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/
10. **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: 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

26 postcode districts in 14 council areas: Blaby, Harborough, Charnwood, Leicester, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, Oadby and Wigston, North West Leicestershire, North Northamptonshire, Rugby, Rushcliffe, Rutland, West Northamptonshire, South Derbyshire.

Postcode districts: LE1, LE2, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7, LE8, LE9, LE10, LE11, LE12, LE13, LE14, LE15, LE16, LE17, LE18, LE19, LE21, LE41, LE65, LE67, LE87, LE94, LE95.

## Installers in nearby cities

- [Nottingham](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/nottingham/): 35 km, 8 installers
- [Coventry](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/coventry/): 36 km, 8 installers
- [Derby](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/derby/): 39 km, 8 installers
- [Northampton](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/northampton/): 47 km, 9 installers
- [Birmingham](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/birmingham/): 53 km, 8 installers
- [Peterborough](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/peterborough/): 61 km, 10 installers

## Questions

### How many EV charger installers cover Leicester?

We list 10: 6 firms based in or near Leicester (JTi Electrical Ltd, Green Energy Planet Ltd, Energy Efficiency Experts Ltd, Bright Electricals, JE Air Conditioning Leicester, JE Electrical & Mechanical Services), and 4 national networks (Elecology, Pro EV, Smart Home Charge, Mr Charger). Checked June to July 2026. [Compare the 10 installers](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/leicester/#installers)

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

Elecology, with 787 reviews and a rating of 5 (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 Elecology](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/leicester/#installer-7)

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

National Grid Electricity Distribution for central Leicester (the East Midlands 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 Leicester?

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 Leicester page cover?

26 postcode districts in 14 council areas, from LE1 to LE95. 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/leicester/#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/)