A post or pedestal is the right mount when the bay does not touch a suitable wall. You pay for the post, the foundation or base, a longer cable, often a trench, and making good. That is why a post job sits above a straightforward wall mount in the £800 to £1,400 planning band. The charger itself may be the same model you would have screwed to the house.
Handover when post-mounted EV charger cost is the issue
The quote should itemise the post, the base, the cable route and the reinstatement.
Post-mounted EV charger cost
Ground conditions matter. A simple lawn stake is a different quote from a post in a block-paved drive with a root and a drain in the way.
- Posts suit bays away from a wall
- Trench and base are the extra
- Itemise them
- Check the lead reach from the post
What a survey must prove about post-mounted EV charger cost
Mark the post on a photo with the car parked. Include the lead length from that spot to the port, not from the house wall you are no longer using.
Post-mounted EV charger cost and the written scope
The extra is usually hundreds of pounds rather than a rounding error, and it can be more when the drive is excavated and reinstated. Get it itemised so a wall-mount quote is not compared with a post quote by accident.
The expensive shortcut on post-mounted EV charger cost
The mistake is buying a cheap post that the charger brand does not fit, or setting it where a gate hits it.
Frequently asked questions
Is a post less safe?
Not if the cable, earthing and impact position are designed. A post in a place a car will hit is the problem.
Can I use a fence post?
Only if it is structurally up to the charger and the fixings the manufacturer wants. Many fences are not.
Do I need planning permission?
Often no on a private drive, but conservation, listed and leasehold sites can say otherwise.
Will a grant pay for the post?
Only if the scheme you qualify for covers that cost. Many contributions are capped below a complex civils job.
Core buying guides
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How this guide was prepared
This guide was written by the Local EV Installers Editorial Team. We compare official guidance, legislation and established consumer information, separate general information from project-specific advice, and show publication dates and sources. We do not accept installer accreditation claims at face value.