# EV charger installation in Preston Source: https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/preston/ (Best Chargers, an independent UK guide). Google ratings checked June 2026 to July 2026. We list 7 EV charger installers for Preston: 4 based in or near the city and 3 national networks that cover it, with 1,065 Google reviews between them. The electricity network operator for central Preston is SP Electricity North West (North West England licence area). Nobody pays for their place in this list. ## Installers based in and around Preston 1. **GF Electrical**. Address: 86 Waterloo Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1EN. About 1.8 km from the centre of Preston. Google rating 4.9 from 27 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://www.gfelectricalpreston.co.uk/ Phone: 07825 626673 2. **Smart Electrics Tech Ltd**. Address: 18 Lowthorpe Cres, Preston PR1 6YE. About 1.5 km from the centre of Preston. Google rating 5 from 3 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: http://smartelectricstech.co.uk/ Phone: 07977 785786 3. **Smart Group**. Address: 222 W Strand, Preston PR1 8UY. About 1.3 km from the centre of Preston. Google rating 5 from 3 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: https://www.smart-grp.co.uk/ Phone: 01772 285808 4. **Limelight: LMTS**. About 34.2 km from the centre of Preston. Google rating 4.9 from 42 reviews (checked June 2026). EV charger work confirmed on their own website. Website: http://www.limelightlmts.co.uk/ Phone: 07981 131067 ## National installer networks covering Preston 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. ### Network regions across the postcode districts we file under Preston - SP Electricity North West, North West England: 9 districts (82%) - SP Energy Networks, Merseyside and North Wales: 2 districts (18%) Find the operator for your postcode: https://www.energynetworks.org/customers/find-my-network-operator ### 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 12 postcode districts in 10 council areas: Chorley, Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Fylde, Sefton, Wyre, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancaster, Ribble Valley. Postcode districts: PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, PR9, PR11, PR25, PR26. Preston is also the nearest city we cover for postcode areas BB, CA, LA. ## Installers in nearby cities - [Blackpool](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/blackpool/): 23 km, 7 installers - [Bolton](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bolton/): 28 km, 7 installers - [Warrington](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/warrington/): 42 km, 8 installers - [Liverpool](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/liverpool/): 44 km, 8 installers - [Manchester](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/manchester/): 44 km, 8 installers - [Bradford](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/installers/bradford/): 62 km, 7 installers ## Questions ### How many EV charger installers cover Preston? We list 7: 3 firms based in or near Preston (GF Electrical, Smart Electrics Tech Ltd, Smart Group), 1 from further away, 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/preston/#installers) ### Which Preston 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/preston/#installer-5) ### Who is the electricity network operator in Preston? SP Electricity North West for central Preston (the North West England licence area); the postcode districts we file under Preston span 2 licence areas, so check your postcode. 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 Preston? 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 Preston page cover? 12 postcode districts in 10 council areas, from PR1 to PR26. 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/preston/#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/)