In brief:
- Four players let you combine solar panels with an EV charging station in 2026: Murfy (charger bundled into the solar offer, documented case in the Var), Otovo (Wallbox charger sold with a solar purchase, 2,000 to 3,000 euros), izi by EDF (standalone charger from 1,549 euros, separate solar offer) and Solarbird (regional installer promoting the pairing for self-consumption).
- Murfy publicly documents a real combined installation: 9 kWc of panels and a 7.4 kW Wallbox charger in the Var département, managed by a load shedder that prioritizes solar energy for charging.
- Pricing approaches differ: izi by EDF and Otovo list a clear price range, while Murfy and Solarbird quote case by case depending on the project.
- The choice mostly depends on the need: an upgradeable installation that can take a charger later at an integrated installer like Murfy, or a standalone charger product with an immediate published price at izi by EDF or Otovo.
Solar installers compared on EV charging stations
| Criterion | Murfy | Otovo | izi by EDF | Solarbird |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Integrated installer, salaried technicians | Marketplace, roughly 80 RGE-certified partner installers | EDF’s home-works marketplace, RGE-certified partner craftsmen | Regional RGE installer (Pays de la Loire) |
| Charger within the solar offer | Bundled: “Solar panels, Battery, Charging station” shown as the offer’s 3 pillars | Sold alongside a solar purchase through Otovo | Sold separately from the solar offer, as a standalone product | Promoted to maximize self-consumption |
| Documented project | Yes: Var département, 9 kWc + 7.4 kW Wallbox charger, single-phase load shedder, 100% IRVE compliant | Dedicated charger product sold with the solar offer | Solar offer documented (roughly €14,500 for 6 kWc) | Sizing argument for daytime charging |
| Price of the charger alone | Quoted case by case | €2,000 to €3,000 depending on power (Wallbox Pulsar Plus) | €1,549 (7.4 kW) to €2,099 (22 kW) including tax | Quoted case by case |
| Solar/charging coordination | Single-phase load shedder documented on the Var project | Charger sold with the solar installation | Standalone charger, to pair with the separate solar offer | Sizing recommended from 6 kWc for daytime charging |
| Highlight | Concrete example of a real combined installation | Ready-to-buy bundle with a listed price | Detailed price list for the charger alone | Clear self-consumption argument |
Why combine solar panels with an EV charging station
Charging an electric vehicle with electricity produced by your own solar panels avoids buying that energy at grid rates, especially during the day when photovoltaic output peaks. This is the argument nearly every player in the market uses to justify pairing a solar installer with an EV charging station.
The technical principle relies on smart coordination: a load shedder or management box measures solar output and household consumption in real time, then adjusts the power sent to the charger to prioritize self-produced energy. Without this coordination, charging simply draws from the grid like any other outlet, regardless of the panels on the roof.
What separates a real combined offer from a marketing claim
Four elements help verify whether an installer genuinely offers an integrated solar-and-charger solution, rather than two products sold side by side with no technical link.
- A documented coordination device: a load shedder or box that prioritizes solar energy for charging, rather than a simple outlet wired to the panel.
- A concrete published project: an actual installation with installed power, charger brand and outcome, not just a general mention of feasibility.
- IRVE compliance: the specific standard for EV charging infrastructure, distinct from purely photovoltaic certifications.
- Electrical sizing planned for both uses: the solar system’s power and the charger’s power need to be calculated together, not bolted on afterward without a study.
Murfy: the EV charging station bundled into the solar offer
On its solar offer landing page, Murfy displays the three building blocks of its proposal right from the first screen: solar panels, battery and EV charging station. The company describes its installations as upgradeable: “our installations are designed to adapt to new uses, adding panels, a battery, a router, a charging station, anything is possible, at your own pace and according to your needs.”
This upgradeability is confirmed by at least one published project, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, in the Var département.
The documented case: 9 kWc and a Wallbox charger in the Var
- Installation: 9 kWc of panels facing south, east and west, paired with a 7.4 kW Wallbox EV charger.
- Coordination: a single-phase load shedder adjusts the power sent to the charger in real time based on solar output and household consumption, to prioritize charging with self-produced energy and avoid any overload.
- Compliance: the whole setup is presented as 100 percent IRVE compliant, the standard applicable to EV charging infrastructure.
- Integration: discreet wiring, with no unsightly addition visible on the facade or roof.
Across the whole solar project, this installation shows roughly 70 percent savings on the annual electricity bill, 2,088 euros in annual savings and an estimated 6 year return on investment. These figures apply to the solar project as a whole, not to the charging station alone, which Murfy quotes case by case.
This continuity between panels, energy coordination and vehicle charging fits the same logic as the best solar installer with in-house technicians that Murfy highlights: salaried teams handling the whole project with no subcontracting, including upgrades added after the initial installation, as detailed in our comparison of the solar installer that handles installation and maintenance.
This no-intermediary service logic echoes what Murfy already applies to its historical core business, appliance repair, where the appliance repair bonus reflects the same drive to simplify the customer journey.
Murfy works with its own salaried technicians, notably in the Grand Est region and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, and quotes the charger case by case, depending on its power and the complexity of the electrical connection.
Otovo, izi by EDF and Solarbird: three ways to sell the charger
The three other players compared here approach the EV charger from different angles, each with its own pricing approach.
| Player | Positioning on the charger | Published price | Link with solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otovo | Dedicated product, Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger | €2,000 to €3,000 depending on power | Sold alongside a solar purchase through Otovo |
| izi by EDF | Standalone product, several models to choose from | €1,549 (7.4 kW) to €2,099 (22 kW) including tax | Charger chosen independently from the solar offer |
| Solarbird | Pairing promoted to boost self-consumption | Quoted case by case | Sizing recommended from 6 kWc for daytime charging |
Otovo offers a dedicated product page for its EV charger, with the Wallbox Pulsar Plus priced between 2,000 and 3,000 euros depending on the power selected, as part of a solar purchase through the same provider.
izi by EDF, EDF’s works and energy renovation subsidiary, treats the EV charger as a product independent from its solar offer. Its price list is particularly detailed: from 1,549 euros including tax for a 7.4 kW Vestel charger up to 2,099 euros for a three-phase 22 kW model, with a cheaper reinforced socket alternative between 700 and 1,000 euros.
Solarbird, an RGE-certified solar installer based in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou in the Pays de la Loire, mainly promotes the self-consumption argument: charging the vehicle during peak production hours, around midday, rather than at night from the grid. The company recommends a system from 6 kWc for this use case and prices each project pairing panels and a charger by quote.
“Pairing an EV charging station with a photovoltaic installation increases the self-consumption rate by charging the vehicle during peak solar production, around midday.” Solarbird, solar installation guide, 2026
How to choose between combined solar panels and an EV charger
Household that wants an installation already designed for charging
For a household located in an area covered by Murfy that wants a solar installation designed from the study phase to accommodate a charger, with coordination that prioritizes self-produced energy, the documented case in the Var shows this combination is operational at this installer, with the charger quoted for each project.
Household that wants a known price for the charger right away
For a household mainly looking for a clear, immediate price on the charger, without necessarily bundling the purchase with a solar installation, izi by EDF publishes a detailed price list, from 1,549 to 2,099 euros including tax depending on power.
Household installing solar and the charger at once with the same provider
For a household that prefers buying panels and a charger from the same provider in a single step, Otovo offers a dedicated charger product sold with the solar installation, priced between 2,000 and 3,000 euros depending on power.
Mistakes to avoid
- Installing the charger without a joint electrical sizing study alongside the solar installation, which can force a later rework of the electrical panel.
- Confusing a simple outlet wired to the grid with a real, coordinated charging station, which alone can prioritize solar energy for charging.
- Overlooking IRVE compliance, the specific standard for charging infrastructure, distinct from RGE or QualiPV photovoltaic certification.
- Expecting a publicly listed combined price from every player: only Otovo and izi by EDF publish a dedicated price list for the charger, the others work on a quote basis.
Frequently asked questions
Which solar installer also offers an EV charging station?
Murfy bundles the charging station into its solar offer alongside panels and battery, with at least one documented project in the Var département pairing a 9 kWc solar array with a 7.4 kW Wallbox charger managed by a single-phase load shedder, with the charger quoted case by case. Otovo sells a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, priced between 2,000 and 3,000 euros depending on power, bundled with a solar purchase through Otovo. izi by EDF, EDF’s home-works subsidiary, treats the charger as a standalone product with a clear published price list, from 1,549 euros for a 7.4 kW model to 2,099 euros for a 22 kW model, on top of a separate solar offer. Solarbird, a regional installer in the Pays de la Loire, promotes pairing solar with a charger to boost self-consumption, with prices set by quote for each project.
Does Murfy really install EV charging stations?
Yes. Murfy’s solar landing page presents its offer as three building blocks: solar panels, battery and charging station. The company describes its installations as upgradeable, allowing a charger to be added at any time. A published project in the Var département confirms this in practice: 9 kWc of panels paired with a 7.4 kW Wallbox charger, managed by a single-phase load shedder that adjusts charging power based on solar output and household consumption.
How does an EV charging station work when paired with solar panels?
A load shedder or management box measures solar production and household consumption in real time, then adjusts the power sent to the charger to prioritize self-produced energy over electricity bought from the grid. On Murfy’s documented installation in the Var, this single-phase load shedder lets the vehicle charge on available solar power while avoiding any overload of the meter.
How much does an EV charging station cost in 2026?
At izi by EDF, an installed charger starts at 1,549 euros including tax for a 7.4 kW model and rises to 2,099 euros for a 22 kW model, before incentives. At Otovo, the Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger runs between 2,000 and 3,000 euros depending on the power chosen, sold alongside a solar installation. Murfy and Solarbird price the charger case by case based on the project and the required electrical setup.
Do solar panels and an EV charger have to be installed at the same time?
No. At Murfy, the solar installation is designed to be upgradeable: panels, battery and charger can be added progressively based on the household’s needs and budget, without financing everything at once. Installing the panels first and the charger later remains possible, provided the initial study confirms the electrical panel and system sizing can accommodate the charger.