EV Charger Installation in Blackpool

Home EV charger installation by OLEV-approved installers. Pair with solar panels and charge your electric vehicle for free. Our MCS-certified engineers cover Blackpool and the wider Lancashire area, with 80+ local installations completed.

80+

Local Installations

860-900 kWh/kWp/yr

Avg Solar Yield

2030

Net Zero Target

£153,000

Average House Price

141,100

Population

~64,800

Households

£153,000

Avg House Price

860-900 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2030

Net Zero Target

3.8 hrs/day avg

Sun Hours

Only 1,570 homes with solar — massive growth potential

EV Chargers in Blackpool  Why It Works

Blackpool's unique housing stock — massive converted B&Bs, guest houses, and HMOs from the Wakes Weeks era — presents distinctive solar challenges. Only 1,570 homes currently have solar panels. Victoria Hospital (767 beds, Lancashire Cardiac Centre) serves the Fylde Coast. Talbot Gateway Phase 3 (£100m DWP building, BREEAM Excellent) and Phase 5 (£45m MOD building) both include solar PV, bringing 8,000+ workers to the town centre. Blackpool Airport is no longer operational for passengers (closed 2014).

Planning & Installation Notes

Climate emergency declared June 2019. Net zero target 2030. Three conservation areas: Stanley Park (Article 4 Direction), Town Centre, Foxhall. Foxhall Village regeneration: ~400 homes total, final phase completing August 2025. Broader £90m Central Housing Regeneration planned over 15-20 years. Only 1,570 homes have solar — enormous growth potential.

Blackpool has a population of 141,100 across approximately ~64,800 households, making it one of the larger urban areas in Lancashire. With average property values at £153,000 and a council net-zero target of 2030, the economics and policy environment both point strongly toward renewable energy adoption. 19.4%, making energy bill reduction a real priority for many households.

Electric vehicle uptake is accelerating across Lancashire. Blackpool's growing public charging network is a positive sign, but public chargers cost 55–80p/kWh compared to 7–10p/kWh on an overnight home tariff — and virtually £0/kWh when charged from your own solar panels. The financial case for a home EV charger in Blackpool is overwhelming for any driver covering more than 5,000 miles per year.

The OZEV grant (up to £350) covers a substantial portion of installation cost for most Blackpool properties. Eligibility requirements are simple: dedicated off-street parking and an existing or on-order electric vehicle. Our OZEV-approved installers handle the application on your behalf — you don't need to contact OZEV directly.

Only 1,570 homes with solar — massive growth potential. A property in Blackpool with solar panels, a battery, and a smart EV charger achieves a genuine home energy trifecta: generating, storing, and consuming all three at close to zero marginal cost. Solar charges the battery during the day; the battery charges the car in the evening; the car drives the next day on yesterday's sunshine.

Installation time for a home EV charger in Blackpool is typically just 2–4 hours for a standard garage wall or driveway post installation. All our chargers include 3G/WiFi connectivity, smart scheduling, and app control as standard. For Zappi owners, the MyEnergi app shows live solar divert status — you can see exactly how many pence per hour you're saving by charging from the roof rather than the grid.

OZEV-approved grant available (up to £350)

Charge from solar for free

Smart scheduling and app control

All major EV brands supported

3-year installation warranty

Same-day quotes available

Process

How EV Chargers Works in Blackpool

1

Free Home Assessment

We check your existing consumer unit capacity, earthing, and cable routes. If you're claiming the OZEV grant (up to £350), we confirm eligibility and handle the paperwork — you don't need to do anything.

2

Charger Selection

We recommend the best charger for your car and setup: Zappi for solar owners, Ohme for smart tariff scheduling, Hypervolt or Wallbox for general use. All options include 3G/WiFi connectivity and smart scheduling.

3

Installation Day

A single engineer typically completes EV charger installation in 2–4 hours, running cable from the consumer unit to your chosen location (garage wall, driveway post, or car port). The unit is commissioned and tested before we leave.

4

Smart Setup

We configure the charger's app, set up any solar divert settings (Zappi only), and show you how to schedule charging for cheapest overnight rates. OZEV grant is deducted from your invoice.

Areas We Cover in Blackpool

Blackpool Town CentreSouth ShoreNorth ShoreBisphamCleveleysThorntonPoulton-le-FyldeLytham St Annes

Postcode districts: FY1, FY2, FY3, FY4

Property Types & Solar Suitability in Blackpool

Blackpool's housing stock is unlike any other UK city — vast swathes of former B&Bs and guest houses converted to HMOs, interspersed with 1930s bay-fronted semis in South Shore and newer coastal estates. Stanley Park conservation area has an Article 4 Direction removing permitted development for solar on front elevations.

South Shore

FY4

1920s–1950s bay-fronted semi-detached and terraced

Avg Price

£140,000

Roof

Concrete tile

EPC

D–E

Best residential opportunity in Blackpool; clear south-facing aspects common

Stanley Park Area

FY3

Conservation

1930s semi-detached and detached

Avg Price

£180,000

Roof

Concrete tile

EPC

D

Article 4 Direction — planning consent required for front-elevation solar

Town Centre / North Shore

FY1/FY2

Converted Victorian guest houses and B&Bs, HMOs

Avg Price

£90,000

Roof

Welsh slate and flat roofs

EPC

E–F

High ECO4 eligibility; flat roof systems viable on converted properties; Foxhall conservation area

Poulton-le-Fylde

FY6

1960s–1990s semi-detached and detached suburban

Avg Price

£215,000

Roof

Concrete tile

EPC

C–D

Outer Fylde — best solar ROI in the area; minimal planning constraints

Blackpool Council's Solar Investment

Blackpool Council's net zero 2030 target includes Talbot Gateway Phase 3 (£100M DWP building, BREEAM Excellent with solar PV) and Phase 5 (£45M MOD building), plus the £90M Central Housing Regeneration programme.

Talbot Gateway Phase 3 — DWP building

Capacity: BREEAM Excellent, solar PV

Talbot Gateway Phase 5 — MOD building

Capacity: £45M, solar PV

Foxhall Village regeneration — 400 homes

Typical EV Chargers Installations in Blackpool

Every property in Blackpool is different. Below are three representative installation profiles for the most common house types in the area — showing the system specification, the neighbourhood, and the projected annual saving. Your free survey will produce a report specific to your property.

South Shore

Property Type

1920s–1950s bay-fronted semi-detached and terraced

System Specified

Zappi 7.4 kW, solar divert, weatherproof driveway post

Projected Saving

£960/year vs public charging at 65p/kWh

Stanley Park Area

Property Type

1930s semi-detached and detached

System Specified

Ohme ePod 7.4 kW, Octopus Intelligent scheduling, garage wall mount

Projected Saving

£820/year vs petrol equivalent

Town Centre / North Shore

Property Type

Converted Victorian guest houses and B&Bs

System Specified

Hypervolt 7.4 kW, tethered cable, app control, OZEV grant claimed

Projected Saving

£350 OZEV grant; £740/year vs public charging

Savings figures are indicative estimates based on current energy prices and 860-900 kWh/kWp/yr solar yield for Blackpool. Actual results depend on system specification and household consumption profile.

Electric Vehicle Charging in Blackpool

Blackpool currently has ~80 public charge points — ~57 per 100,000 residents. Rapid chargers at Blackpool Tower car park and Houndshill Shopping Centre; LEVI funding earmarked

Pairing a home EV charger with solar panels means charging your electric vehicle entirely from self-generated power — effectively zero pence per mile. Our OZEV-approved installers can survey your property, apply for the up-to-£350 grant, and complete the installation in a single visit.

EV charger installation in Blackpool

~80

Public Charge Points

~57

Per 100k Residents

Up to £350

OZEV Grant Available

~£0/mile

Cost to Charge (Solar)

EV Chargers Cost in Blackpool

Fixed-price quotes with no hidden costs. All prices include VAT, installation, and commissioning. Finance available from 0% — keeping monthly payments below your energy bill saving from day one.

Zappi 7.4 kW

From £499*

*OZEV grant applied by us at point of sale

  • Solar divert — free charging
  • MyEnergi app
  • 3G/WiFi connectivity
  • 3-year warranty
  • *after £350 OZEV grant
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Most Popular

Ohme ePod 7.4 kW

From £549*

*OZEV grant applied by us at point of sale

  • Octopus Intelligent scheduling
  • Smart tariff switching
  • App control
  • 3-year warranty
  • *after £350 OZEV grant
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Hypervolt Home 3

From £599*

*OZEV grant applied by us at point of sale

  • Smart scheduling
  • Power sharing capable
  • App control
  • 3-year warranty
  • *after £350 OZEV grant
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Finance available — 0% to 14.9% APR

Most customers keep monthly payments below their monthly energy bill saving. Use our finance calculator for instant estimates.

Why SMS

The Blackpool Team Behind Every Installation

MCS Certified

Every installation is carried out by MCS-certified engineers — the legal requirement for SEG payments and BUS grant eligibility. Our certificate number is available on request.

80+ Local Installs

We've completed 80+ installations across Blackpool and Lancashire. Our engineers know local planning teams, roof types, and grid connection processes.

4.9/5 Rating

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 48 verified reviews. Our engineers are measured on quality, punctuality, and post-installation support — not just speed.

12+ Years Experience

Trading since 2012. 11,000+ systems installed across the UK. Tesla Energy Powerwall certified — one of fewer than 50 Certified Installers in Britain.

Get a Free Quote in Blackpool

Our Blackpool team will survey your property, design the right system, and provide a detailed fixed-price quote with projected savings — completely free.

4.9 rating from 48 reviews
MCS certified — required for SEG payments
80+ installations in Blackpool

Common Questions About EV Chargers in Blackpool

Yes — we cover Blackpool and the wider Lancashire area. Our MCS-certified engineers are based locally and can typically arrange a free survey within 5–7 working days. We've completed over 260 installations across the North West. Call 0800 099 6606 or complete our online form and we'll call you back the same working day.

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Octopus Energy

Partner of the Year

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Octopus Energy

Partner of the Year

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Octopus Energy

Partner of the Year

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association