EV Charger Installation in Staffordshire: Lichfield, Tamworth & Cannock Guide

Staffordshire's commuter towns — Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock, and Burton upon Trent — sit at major junction points on the A38, A5, A51, and M6 Toll corridor. Their residents disproportionately commute to Birmingham, Coventry, and the major West Midlands employment centres. This commuter culture has driven above-average EV adoption across Staffordshire: Lichfield in particular has one of the highest EV ownership rates of any town in the county. For homeowners in WS13–WS14 (Lichfield), B77–B79 (Tamworth), and surrounding Staffordshire postcodes, here's everything you need to know about installing a home EV charger in 2025.

Why Staffordshire Commuters Lead on EV Adoption

Residents of Lichfield, Tamworth, and Cannock who commute to Birmingham face daily drives of 18–30 miles each way. At current petrol costs, this typically costs £1,800–£2,800 per year in fuel. An electric car charged overnight on Octopus Go (7p/kWh) reduces this to approximately £400–£600 per year — a saving of £1,200–£2,200 annually on fuel costs alone. This powerful economic incentive, combined with JLR employee schemes affecting Lichfield and Tamworth commuters and strong local dealership networks, has driven Staffordshire's above-average EV ownership.

The OZEV Grant: £350 Off Your Home EV Charger

The OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme provides up to £350 toward a home EV charger installation. Energy Concerns is OZEV-approved and applies the grant directly to your invoice — you never handle the money. To qualify:

• You own, lease (6+ months), or have ordered a qualifying electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle
• You have off-street parking (driveway, garage, or private parking space)
• The charge point must be a smart charger with scheduling capability
• Applies to owner-occupiers and renters (with landlord permission for renters)

All chargers we install — Hypervolt Home 3 and Zappi V2 — meet OZEV requirements. The grant cannot be stacked across multiple chargers at one property, but there's no restriction on combining it with solar panel grants or other schemes.

Choosing Between Hypervolt Home 3 and Zappi V2

Both are 7kW smart chargers. Both are OZEV-approved. The key difference is solar integration:

Hypervolt Home 3 is our go-to recommendation for EV charger-only installations. It has an excellent app, reliable scheduling for Octopus Go overnight charging, and a clean, professional appearance. Installed cost: £900–£1,200 including OZEV grant deduction. Installation time: typically 3–5 hours.

Zappi V2 is our recommendation for any household that has solar panels installed or is planning to. The Zappi's built-in solar diverter automatically detects when your solar panels are generating surplus electricity and diverts it directly into your EV — at 0p/kWh rather than the grid rate of 28p/kWh. For a Staffordshire commuter doing 12,000 miles annually, solar diversion via Zappi can cover 40–60% of charging between April and September, saving £600–£1,000 per year compared to grid-only overnight charging. Installed cost: £950–£1,250 including OZEV grant deduction.

Typical Installation Costs in Lichfield, Tamworth, and Cannock

• Standard driveway installation (single-phase supply, no cable run issues): £900–£1,200 including OZEV grant deduction
• Garage installation with cable run from consumer unit: £1,100–£1,500 including OZEV grant deduction
• Three-phase supply upgrade needed: Add £800–£1,200 for supply upgrade; we advise at survey if this is required
• Combined with solar panel installation: Significant labour savings — scaffolding and electrical work shared; combined package typically saves £500–£900 vs separate installations

Solar Diversion: Making Overnight EV Charging Free

The combination of solar panels + Zappi V2 EV charger is our most popular package among Staffordshire commuters. Here's how it works in practice:

During the summer months (April–September), a 4kW solar system on a Lichfield detached home typically generates 350–550 kWh per month — more than enough to charge a PHEV or short-range EV to full every day from surplus solar alone. The Zappi detects this surplus automatically and diverts it to the car.

During winter months when solar generation is lower, the Zappi switches to scheduled overnight charging on Octopus Go (7p/kWh) — still 75% cheaper than standard daytime electricity.

The annual result for a typical Lichfield commuter (12,000 miles, PHEV): total EV charging cost approximately £180–£280 per year, versus £1,400–£1,800 in petrol. Combined with solar electricity savings, total annual benefit of £2,500–£3,500 on the combined solar + EV system.

Local Authority Schemes in Staffordshire

Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire County Council support the national OZEV grant but don't operate separate local EV charger grant schemes. Tamworth Borough Council is similarly aligned with national schemes. The WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority) has public charging infrastructure investment that complements home charging — reducing range anxiety for Staffordshire residents commuting into the West Midlands.

Areas We Cover in Staffordshire

Lichfield (WS13–WS14), Tamworth (B77–B79), Cannock (WS11–WS12), Burntwood, Rugeley, Armitage, Fazeley, Burton upon Trent (DE13–DE15), and all surrounding Staffordshire areas.

Book a free EV charger survey in Lichfield — Energy Concerns is OZEV-approved, covers all Staffordshire postcodes, and provides fixed-price quotes within 48 hours.