EV Charging and Solar Panels in Loughborough: 2026 Guide

Why Loughborough Is Ideal for Solar + EV Charging

Loughborough's proximity to the A6 and M1 corridors, combined with its university town character, has driven strong EV adoption across LE11 and LE12 postcodes. Homeowners in Shelthorpe, Woodthorpe, and the Nanpantan Road area are increasingly pairing solar panels with home EV chargers — and the combined economics are compelling.

The Solar + EV Charging Combination

Installing solar panels with a solar-integrated smart charger allows your EV to charge directly from your solar generation:

• On a sunny day, surplus solar power charges your EV for free
• A typical annual EV mileage of 8,000–10,000 miles can be 40–60% solar-powered
• This saves an additional £500–£900/year in fuel costs on top of household solar savings

Best EV Chargers for Loughborough Solar Homes

For solar-integrated charging in Loughborough, we recommend:

• Zappi by myenergi: The gold standard for solar-integrated EV charging. Automatically prioritises solar generation.
• Ohme Home Pro: Excellent smart scheduling, good solar integration.
• Both can be installed alongside our solar systems for a combined package with single-survey scheduling.

Costs for Loughborough Solar + EV

A complete Loughborough solar, battery, and EV charger installation:

• 12-panel solar + 14.4kWh battery: £8,995
• Zappi 7kW EV charger: £850
• Combined package saving: ~£150 when installed together
• Total: approximately £9,695

Annual Return

Combined solar bill savings + SEG + EV fuel savings for a typical Loughborough household: £1,500–£2,100/year. Payback on the full package: 5–7 years.

See our Loughborough solar page, EV charging in Loughborough, or book a combined survey.