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
How EV Chargers Works in Blackpool
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Plan Your EV Chargers Project
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.
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