Our recommendations

Smart UK home charger that plugs into your energy tariff and runs when electricity is cheap (typically 5-7p/kWh on Octopus Go). The app is clean and the install is straightforward. Solid pick for most EV owners.

One of the most-installed home chargers in the UK and probably the most-recognised brand. Reliable hardware, a familiar app, and a country-wide installer network. Easy default if you don't want to overthink it.

EV-specific car insurance from LV. Covers home chargers, recovery to your nearest working charge point, and battery damage. Useful detail: most standard policies treat batteries as wear-and-tear, which can cost you a lot if there's an incident.

EV-aware roadside cover. RAC patrols carry portable EV chargers so a flat battery doesn't always mean a tow, and they're equipped to recover EVs safely when needed. Not every breakdown provider does this; it's worth checking yours.

Salary-sacrifice EV leasing. If your employer is signed up, you can take 30-40% off the monthly cost of a new EV by leasing through pre-tax salary. Octopus also bundle in the charger install, insurance, and tyres for some of their packages.

UK online tyre retailer with EV-rated tyres + fitting at thousands of garages. EVs wear tyres faster than petrol cars because of the instant torque and the extra weight of the battery; EV-rated tyres are designed to handle it without the rolling-resistance penalty.