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EV Charger Installation in St Austell

Certified EV charger installers just 3 miles from St Austell. Smart charging with solar integration.

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5.0/5 (14 reviews)
200+ Installations

EV Charger Installation in St Austell

Home EV Charger Installation in St Austell

CCS Heating & Renewables installs home EV chargers across St Austell and the wider PL25 and PL26 postcodes, just 3 miles from our Pool base near Redruth. As MCS-certified Cornwall installers with 200+ completed renewable projects and a 5.0/5 rating from 14 Google reviews, we fit smart chargers that pair naturally with the solar arrays already common across the town. St Austell's china-clay heritage left a housing stock of Victorian granite terraces around Mount Charles and Bethel, 1930s bungalows and 1950s to 1970s estates, and modern executive homes at Higher Trewhiddle and Retallick Meadows — a mix that shapes exactly how and where a charger can go.

Chargers We Fit

  • Zappi — the solar-diversion charger, our most popular St Austell choice for homes with panels.
  • Ohme — excellent for smart-tariff overnight charging (Octopus Intelligent, Intelligent Go).
  • Easee — compact, load-balancing unit ideal for smaller consumer units and terraced properties.

Solar Diversion: Charge for Pennies

St Austell sits in one of the UK's highest solar irradiance zones, so surplus daytime generation is plentiful. A Zappi with solar diversion sends spare solar electricity to your car rather than exporting it at a few pence per unit — effectively free miles on sunny days. If you don't yet have panels, we can install both together; see our solar panel installation service. A 7kW home charger fully replenishes a typical EV in 6 to 8 hours, against 24+ hours on a 3-pin plug.

Parking & Property Context

The estate homes and bungalows of Carclaze, Trenance and the Trewhiddle developments almost always have off-street driveways, making them the most straightforward installs in the area. The tighter Victorian terraces near the town centre and Mount Charles sometimes lack a private parking space, which affects grant eligibility and cable routing — we survey each property individually. Coastal homes at Carlyon Bay and Charlestown benefit from generous plots but sit near salt-laden sea air, so we specify weather-rated, IP-rated units and stainless fixings.

Grants, Regulations & OZEV

Homeowners with driveways no longer qualify for a home charger grant, but the OZEV EV chargepoint grant (up to £350) remains available to flat owners and people in rented accommodation — relevant for the apartments around the town centre and White River area. Every installation is completed to BS 7671 wiring standards and notified under Part P building regulations, with a dedicated consumer-unit circuit and RCD protection. All chargers we fit meet the smart-charging regulations mandatory on new domestic installations. For full details and to book a survey, see our EV charger installation service.

Areas covered: Serving St Austell town centre, Mount Charles, Bethel, Trewhiddle, Carlyon Bay, Charlestown, Duporth, and surrounding villages • Postcodes: PL25, PL26

22,500

Population

1298

kWh/m²/year solar

45%

Off gas grid

3 miles

From our base

Key local industries

China clay & mineralsRetail & servicesTourism (Eden Project)Construction & property

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Our Process

How It Works

01
Step 1

Free Survey

We visit your St Austell property to assess your needs, measure heat loss, and discuss the best options.

02
Step 2

Design & Quote

We design a bespoke system, identify all eligible grants including the £7,500 BUS scheme, and provide a transparent fixed-price quote.

03
Step 3

Installation

Our MCS certified engineers install your system cleanly and efficiently, typically within 2–4 days, with minimal disruption to your home.

04
Step 4

Aftercare

Full system handover, MCS certification, warranty registration, BUS grant application completion, and ongoing support when you need it.

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Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Google
"CCS installed our air source heat pump and the whole process was brilliant from start to finish. They handled the BUS grant application, and our heating bills have dropped significantly. The house is warmer than it ever was with our old oil boiler."
J&

James & Sarah T.

St Austell

Google
"Quick and professional EV charger installation. CCS recommended the Zappi so we can charge from our solar panels during the day. Saves us a fortune compared to public chargers, especially in summer."
AJ

Andrew J.

Padstow

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About EV Chargers in St Austell

01
How much does a home EV charger cost to install?
A home EV charger typically costs £850–£1,300 fully installed. Popular models include the Zappi (which can divert solar energy to your car), Ohme Home Pro, and Easee One. Installation usually takes half a day. The OZEV grant (£350) is now only available for renters and flat owners — not homeowners in houses. If you have solar panels, a smart charger like the Zappi can charge your car using free solar energy during the day.
02
Can I charge my electric car using solar panels?
Yes — and it is one of the most cost-effective EV charging options available. A smart EV charger like the Zappi or Ohme can detect when your solar panels are generating surplus electricity and automatically divert it to charge your car. On a sunny day, this means effectively free car charging. Customers with solar and a smart EV charger typically source 50–70% of their car charging from solar throughout the year.
03
What electricity tariff should I use with a home EV charger?
If you don't have solar panels, an EV-specific off-peak tariff can save significantly on charging costs. Tariffs like Octopus Intelligent and Octopus Go offer rates as low as 7–10p/kWh overnight, compared to the standard rate of 24.67p/kWh (Ofgem Q2 2026). Smart chargers like the Ohme and Zappi integrate directly with these tariffs to schedule charging automatically. If you have solar, a time-of-use tariff combined with smart charging means you can charge cheaply from the grid overnight and from free solar during the day.
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