Solar EV Charging Sheffield
Charge Your Electric Car Using Your Solar Panels
Use more of your solar energy to help charge your electric car at home. We install and configure solar EV charging systems across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, helping homeowners reduce grid reliance and improve solar self-consumption.
Your Solar System Can Power Your Car Too
Many homeowners with solar panels export surplus electricity back to the grid during the day while charging their electric car using imported electricity later in the evening. Solar EV charging helps improve solar self-consumption by diverting excess solar generation directly to your vehicle, helping reduce reliance on grid electricity and lowering overall charging costs.
At Sheffield Renewable Services, our MCS-certified engineers install and configure solar-compatible EV charging systems across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, integrating solar PV, battery storage and smart charging technology into one complete setup.
- Surplus solar energy diverted directly to your EV
- Compatible with existing and new solar PV systems
- Zappi ECO+ prioritises surplus solar generation
- ECO mode blends solar and grid charging
- Smart scheduling supports off-peak tariffs
What Solar EV Charging Actually Saves
These figures use the Ofgem Q2 2026 electricity rate of 24.67p/kWh, current SEG export rates and a UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles. Actual savings vary depending on your system size, charging habits and tariff.
Grid charging only
Estimated annual EV charging cost at 7,400 miles/year using only grid electricity at 24.67p/kWh. Equivalent to approximately 7.5p per mile.
Solar divert — no battery
Estimated annual EV charging cost using a 4kWp solar system and Zappi ECO+ charging. Solar generation may cover around 70% of annual charging demand.
Solar divert + battery
Estimated annual EV charging cost using solar PV, a Zappi charger and a 10kWh battery. Solar and stored energy may cover around 89% of charging demand.
*Estimated using 850kWh/kWp/year solar generation, 24.67p/kWh electricity and EV efficiency of 3.4 miles/kWh. Actual savings vary by usage and tariff.
Why solar export pays less than solar self-use
Under the Smart Export Guarantee, you typically receive 5–15p per kWh for electricity exported to the grid. But the unit rate you pay to import electricity for EV charging, appliances and lighting is currently around 24.67p/kWh under the Ofgem price cap.
That difference, usually around 10–20p per kWh, is what makes solar EV charging so effective. Instead of exporting surplus solar at 7.5p and later importing electricity at 24.67p to charge your car, solar divert uses that surplus directly for EV charging.
Over a year, the savings can become substantial. A 4kWp Sheffield solar system with a Zappi charger in ECO+ mode, covering around 70% of a typical driver’s annual charging demand, can reduce EV charging costs by approximately £390 per year compared with grid-only charging.
Smart tariffs alongside solar divert
Solar divert supports daytime charging, but most drivers also charge overnight. Smart EV tariffs such as Octopus Go, Intelligent Octopus and OVO Drive Anytime help reduce costs further by providing lower overnight electricity rates when solar generation is unavailable.
The Zappi and Ohme Home Pro both support smart tariff scheduling. During the day, the charger can prioritise surplus solar generation, then automatically switch to cheaper overnight electricity when required.
Combined, daytime solar charging and low-cost overnight tariffs can reduce effective EV charging costs to around 1–2p per mile for a well-optimised Sheffield setup, compared with roughly 7.5p per mile using standard grid electricity alone.
Solar & EV Charging Installed by Certified Team
Most EV charger companies do not install solar. Most solar companies subcontract the EV charger installation to a third party. We do both with the same in-house team under the same MCS and NAPIT accreditations.
- MCS-certified solar PV and NAPIT-approved EV charging engineers
- Solar and EV charging designed as one integrated system
- No subcontractors; all work completed by our in-house team
- Installation and setup for leading chargers
- One point of contact for solar panels, batteries, inverters and EV charging
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We Install EV Chargers That Work with Solar Panels
We install and configure solar-compatible EV chargers across Sheffield, helping homeowners maximise self-consumption and reduce grid charging costs.
myenergi Zappi
The leading solar divert EV charger, supporting ECO+, ECO and Fast charging modes with real-time surplus solar monitoring. Compatible with GivEnergy, Fox ESS, Sunsynk, SolaX and most major inverter brands.
Ohme Home Pro
Smart EV charger with solar charging support, advanced tariff scheduling and vehicle-aware charging control. Compatible with Octopus Go, Intelligent Octopus, OVO Drive Anytime and other smart EV tariffs.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Compact EV charger with solar charging support, dynamic load balancing and power sharing for multi-EV households. Popular for garages and properties with limited installation space.
Additional Chargers We Install
We also install Pod Point Solo 3, Rolec WallPod, Easee Home and other solar-compatible EV chargers with the appropriate configuration for your property.
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How Our Solar EV Charging Installation Works
Solar EV charging systems use surplus electricity generated by your solar panels to charge your electric vehicle, helping reduce grid electricity usage and maximise solar self-consumption.
Book a Solar EV Survey
Call us or complete the enquiry form to arrange a solar EV charging survey. Our team covers Sheffield, South Yorkshire and surrounding Yorkshire areas.
Solar & EV System Design
Our MCS-certified and NAPIT-approved engineers assess your solar system, inverter, battery storage and charging requirements to specify the right EV charger and solar divert setup for your property.
Installation & System Configuration
We install the EV charger, configure solar divert settings, connect smart tariff scheduling and fully test the system to confirm correct operation, charging performance and solar integration before completion.
Common Questions About Solar EV Charging
Can’t find the information you’re looking for? Call our team on 0114 201 0351 — we’re always happy to help.
Can I charge my electric car using my existing solar panels?
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What's the difference between ECO+ and ECO mode on the Zappi?
Does solar EV charging work in winter?
Do I need battery storage for solar EV charging?
Can I use solar EV charging if I park on the street?
Solar EV charging requires a home EV charger, which in turn requires off-street parking such as a driveway, garage or private parking space where a cable can safely reach your vehicle from a wall-mounted charger. If you do not have off-street parking, a home charger cannot usually be installed, so solar EV charging at home is not possible. Public EV charging stations powered partly by renewable energy do exist, but they are separate from a home solar EV charging setup.
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