EV Chargers

EV Chargers

What are the benefits of EV Chargers:

  • The installation of an EV charging point at home ensures you achieve an optimal charge for your vehicle every day.

  • The convenience and flexibility of charging at home saves you having to stop at public charging stations. The recent surge in new electric vehicles has made these spots increasingly in demand and leave your car vulnerable to theft and vandalism.

  • Basic wall charging can take over 24 hours and sockets may be located inconveniently, leading to the use of dangerous extension leads. A standalone EV charging unit is a much safer and quicker way to charge your vehicle.

  • Fast charging and smart units are available, providing you with a range of useful features including fault protection and app-controlled charging.

  • Increase your property value, with the surge in electric vehicles, a driveway with an EV charging point installed is an attractive benefit for potential buyers.

  • When combined with a renewable energy tariff or solar/wind power, charging your car at home is one of the greenest and money saving solutions.

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  • Can you install an EV charging point in any house or flat?

    There are a few things you need to consider before you install an EV charging point. We will carry out a free survey of your property to establish the best options for you – call or email us to find out more.

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  • What different types of EV charging point are there?

    There are three main types of EV charging point: Rapid, Fast and Slow. They pretty much do exactly what they say on the tin.

    Rapid or Super Chargers are mainly found at motorway services and other public locations where super-fast charging is necessary during a journey. A typical example is Tesla Super Charger, which takes just 20  minutes to charge the vehicle up to 80%.

    Fast chargers are the standard for home and workplace charging and enable people to charge their vehicles within a few hours, depending on the vehicle and rating of the charging point. The most common fast charger we install is rated at 7kW, which will charge most vehicles from 0-100% within 6-12 hours.

    Slow Chargers (or trickle chargers) are generally only for emergency charging and can take 12-24 hours or more to charge the vehicle. They usually use a normal 13A plug socket and are not intended to be used day in and day out because they may overload the sockets in your house.

  • What sort of plugs/connectors do I need?

    There are two main kinds of plug: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 are most common and all new vehicles come with Type 2 as standard.

    The type of plug you need is determined by the type of vehicle you have and both types can charge up to 32A, but the Type 2 plug also allows for three-phase charging if your installation has this option.

    This enables faster charging in some situations.

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