Our jargon-free guide is here to help you navigate the nitty gritty of owning an EV


Making the transition: A step-by-step guide to switching to an electric vehicle

We roundup your most frequently asked questions about installing Home EV Charging. Ready to park up and plug in?


Home EV charger installation: Frequently asked questions

A home EV charger allows you to charge faster, cheaper and greener. It is also the safest way to charge your EV at home. Here we take you through our pre-installation checks to ensure you're always charging safely.

Home EV charger installation FAQs

The RAC has selected Egg as its newest electric vehicle charging partner, helping its members to get set with home EV charging. 

Woman charging her electric vehicles whilst stroking her dog

Egg teams up with RAC to offer home EV chargers to members

We're keeping that range anxiety at bay. Here are some fun UK days out that are in the range of your EV on a single charge - there and back again.

Put off switching to an electric car because of the range? There's no need to be. We're keeping that range anxiety at bay. Here are some UK destinations that are in the range of your EV on a single charge - there and back again.

Bank holiday road trips in your electric car 

What is the sign-up process for the Egg EV Charger Plan? We can break it down into just 5 steps and explain it all.

What is the sign-up process for the Egg EV Charger Plan? We can break it down into just 4 steps and explain it all. The world of electric cars and finding a suitable home EV charger can be a bit of a minefield. But, at Egg, we offer home charging that’s completely hassle-free. No hidden costs. No nasty surprises. No hidden agenda. This is how to sign up!

Egg’s step-by-step guide on how to get set with home EV charging

Etopia Homes has partnered with Egg, who will be fitting unique EV charging pre-enablement kits on each property of their new zero-carbon housing development, Juniper Place.

Zero-carbon housing development, Juniper Place, by Etopia Homes

Egg partner with Project Etopia to deliver EV charging infrastructure to new residential properties

Once you're signed up to our Egg EV Charger Plan, you'll just need to complete a few pre-install checks. Read our quick how-to guide here, and avoid any nasty surprises on the day

How to complete your pre-install checks 

Research has shown that electric vehicles are far more environmentally friendly than their petrol and diesel counterparts. Here's why.


Driving towards a greener tomorrow: The environmental benefits of electric vehicles

Stay productive or entertained while your EV charges at home with these 5 ideas to make the most of your charging time.

Recharge while you charge: 5 Things you can do while you charge your car

Electric vehicle lease company loveelectric has announced a partnership with clean energy solutions provider Egg to help UK customers install affordable home EV charge points.

loveelectric announces partnership with Egg

We're urging drivers to look beyond the road tax headline for electric vehicles and consider some of the other financial factors at play.

What are the financial benefits of switching to an electric car?

Drivers encouraged to research the financial benefits of EVs in wake of budget announcement

People who travel far for Christmas can be put off electric cars due to range anxiety. But this is how far an EV can travel on a single charge, to keep that range anxiety at bay...

Driving home for Christmas? Put off the idea of electric cars because of their range? There's no need to be. This is how far an EV can go, in relation to the UK cities you can reach in one charge - there and back again.

Driving home for Christmas: the range of an EV on a single charge

By partnering with Roamler, Egg has found an innovative option where customers can outsource their home survey to accurately gather all the information needed prior to installing their EV charger.

Roamler partners with Egg: Fuss-free EV Charging

For World Cities Day, which of the UK’s cities are ready for the EV revolution and which are considered the 'greenest'?


Which UK city is the most sustainable, from green spaces to EV charging, and how can cities improve?

World Cities Day: Is your city ready for electric vehicles?

Tethered or untethered? We’re breaking down the difference between tethered and untethered charging cables to help you in your decision.

Tethered vs untethered EV chargers. The home charger you end up choosing all depends on what works best for you. We’re breaking down the difference between tethered and untethered charging cables to help you in your decision.

Should I have a tethered charger or an untethered EV charger?

We're running through 10 more tips to help you make your fuel more efficient, to cut down carbon emissions and costs.

We run through 10 more tips to help you make the most out of your petrol and diesel to save on costs and carbon emissions.

10 more tips to make your fuel more efficient

Clean Energy Solutions Provider Egg has won Best New Product or Service (Domestic) award at the EVIE Awards for its pay-monthly home EV charger. 

Clean Energy Solutions Provider Egg wins Best New Product at the EVIE Awards

Egg wins Best New Product at the EVIE Awards

We’ve pulled together some petrol-saving tips for making your fuel more efficient.

Egg have pulled together 10 fuel-saving tips to help save money and carbon emissions.

10 tips for saving fuel to cut down carbon emissions and costs

You're required to have an isolator switch on your electrical system to ensure your EV charger install goes smoothly

Fuse box image showing where isolator switch is

Isolator Switch Electrical System Upgrades

Here at Egg, we’ve made charging your electric car at home more affordable and accessible for all. 

When it comes to charging your EV at home with Egg, you can pay your way. Pay by month or pay upfront.

Home EV charging just got more affordable. Pay monthly or upfront with Egg

The government have been introducing Clean Air Zones to cities to help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. But what are they, how do they work, and how do we benefit?

What are Clean Air Zones and how do we benefit?

We’re celebrating the third-ever World EV Day by busting 7 of the biggest myths out there to help you decide that you’re ready for your next car to be electric.

Busting the biggest EV myths on World EV Day

The number of EV charging points in the UK grows every month - and some are in the most scenic locations. From Devon to Glasgow, there are many public charging points to choose from. 

Interesting places to charge your electric car in the UK

The most scenic UK EV charging locations for the Bank Holiday

The changes to smart charging regulations on 30th June 2022 and 30th December 2022 are to ensure all charge points meet smart functionality and safety requirements.

Changes to smart charging regulations

You may have some question marks over the costs of installing and running a home charger. Lucky for you, we know a thing or two about home charging. Our handy guide will take you through what’s involved. 


Installing your electric vehicle charger at home

Whether you’re switching or you’ve just invested in an electric vehicle, you’re bound to have a few burning questions including what kind of charger you will need to charge your car. Here's everything you need to know. 

Do all electric vehicle chargers fit all cars?

Transitioning from fuel to electric might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. If it’s your first time, here's a few things you need to know before switching. 


What you need to know before switching to electric

Want to be the talk of the town with your eco-friendly ride? We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about leasing your EV. 

Can I lease an electric vehicle? 

EVs are becoming more accessible and more public charging points are popping up every day.  So let’s dive deeper into the environmental impact of switching to an EV.

What environmental impact could it have if everyone switched to an EV?

If you’re thinking about owning an EV, or you already own one, you might be wondering if your car needs a particular compatible charger. Let’s find out.

Does my Tesla car need a Tesla charger?

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid - you’ve probably heard these terms before. But what exactly do they mean? We’re here to take you through your options and break down the technical jargon. 

Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid: what's the difference?

Are you considering making the leap to an EV? Our guide will help you get your head around everything you need to know about the cost of running an EV. 

The cost of running an electric car

The electric vehicle home charging scheme is coming to an end on 31st March 2022. Here's what you can do if you weren’t able to take advantage of the scheme

What to do if you’ve missed the electric vehicle home charging scheme

How to charge an EV at home is one of the questions we get asked most regularly. So, we've broken down how it works, how much it costs, the installation process and the main differences between charging at home and on the road. 

Everything you need to know about charging your EV at home 

Head feeling scrambled? We know the world of EVs and renewables can be pretty overwhelming, and that’s really not very on-brand for us here at Egg. So we’ve compiled a jargon buster for you, explaining all the terms that you may find useful to know in your transition to clean energy.

Electric vehicle jargon buster 

New renewable energy brand Egg has launched the UK’s first subscription-based charging
service for electric vehicles, offering EV drivers a new way to pay

UK’s first subscription-based home charging service

Here’s a quick breakdown of the schemes currently available. But hurry, some are coming to an end soon. Don’t miss out.

What government grants are available for electric vehicles? 

Got questions about charging your EV on the street or on the go? Don’t worry, we’ll be answering all your burning questions so you’re not left in the dark.


Your guide to on-street EV charging 

Egg becomes the second company in the renewable energy sector to be launched by Liberty Global, offering a range of renewable energy solutions including their EV Charger Plan. 

Liberty Global launches new venture: Egg 

Want to know your BEV from your PHEV? Our quick guide to electric vehicles and charging is here to help you wrap your head around the world of sustainable transport

Your guide to EV charging 

We’ll admit back in the early Egg days, making the switch to an electric vehicle wasn’t such a smooth process.  Now there are plenty of super reasons to make your next car an EV, here’s just 10 of them

10 reasons to switch to an EV today

If you’re wondering if you’re eligible for financial support for EV charging, take a look at our OZEV overview to find out.

OZEV Workplace Grant Updates

So, you’ve completed your pre-installation checks. But first, let’s make sure you know exactly what to expect when our team of installers arrive at your home

Things you should know before your installation

If you ever face a problem with your charger, our handy guide can help get you back up and charging again in no time

What do the lights on my charger mean? 

Take a look at how UK cities are embracing sustainable transport and discover some exciting projects we have been a part of here at team Egg 

Making the transition: A step-by-step guide to switching to an electric vehicle

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