Hampshire has one of the highest rates of electric vehicle ownership in southern England. Installing a home EV charger reduces charging costs significantly — from 35-50p/kWh on public chargers to as little as 7p/kWh overnight on smart tariffs. Combined with solar panels, you can charge your EV on genuinely free electricity generated by your own roof.
Solent Solar are OZEV-approved EV charger installers in Hampshire, fitting 7kW smart chargers across Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Eastleigh, and 40+ locations. This guide covers costs (typically £800-1,400 installed), OZEV grant eligibility, and how to integrate your EV charger with solar panels and battery storage for maximum savings.