Electric vehicles are becoming a normal sight on UK roads, but how you charge them makes all the difference. Home EV charging is already far cheaper than relying on public charge points, and when combined with solar panels, it can be one of the most cost-effective and sustainable ways to power your car.

According to Smart Energy GB, charging an EV at home can be up to 70% cheaper than public charging. Pair that with solar, and many journeys can effectively be fuelled for free.

How Solar-Linked EV Charging Works

Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. A home EV charger can be connected directly to your solar system, allowing surplus daytime generation to flow into your car battery instead of back to the grid. With the addition of home battery storage, you can even charge overnight using the solar energy stored during the day.

Key Benefits of Solar EV Charging

1. Lower Running Costs

Charging your car with solar power means fewer trips to costly public charge points and less reliance on expensive peak grid electricity. Every surplus kilowatt-hour becomes free mileage.

2. Drive on Clean Energy

Using solar electricity cuts the carbon footprint of your EV even further. Government figures show that solar energy produces over 90% less CO₂ than fossil fuel electricity.

3. Greater Convenience

A dedicated charger at home makes EV ownership easier. Wake up each morning with a charged battery, without having to queue at public stations or plan around availability.

4. Maximise Your Solar Investment

Instead of exporting surplus solar electricity for a small tariff, you use it to offset petrol or grid charging costs, giving a faster return on your solar system.

5. Increase Property Appeal

Homes with solar panels and EV chargers are seen as future-ready. Buyers value the convenience and energy efficiency, making your property more attractive on the market.

Real-World Example

One of our customers in Buckinghamshire installed a solar array with an integrated EV charger. By plugging in their All-Electric Kia EV5 at weekends only, their car now charges entirely from rooftop solar, covering their daily commute for a full week at zero fuel cost (Around 220 miles a week). It is literally costing them nothing to fuel their car compared to the £45, on average, a week they were spending just a year prior on their petrol engine Kia Sportage.

Why Choose Mummery & Mummery?

With over 60 years of trusted local service, Mummery & Mummery brings together roofing expertise and renewable energy innovation. Our EV charging installations are:

  • Professionally designed to work with your solar panels
  • Installed by accredited and insured engineers
  • Backed by our exclusive 15-year workmanship guarantee
  • Supported with ongoing advice and aftercare

Start powering your car from the sun.
Book your free, no-obligation EV charging survey today and see how much you could save.

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