EV Charger Installation for Homes & Business
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Reasons to Invest
Safely charge up to 3x faster at home or 10x faster at work
Save up to 75% off the cost to install
Compatible with all EVs and PHEVs via a universal fit socket
Faster Charging
EV chargers are always quicker and safer than using a 3-pin plug.
For example, the Tesla Y – the best selling electric car in the UK in 2022 – takes 36 hours to fully charge on a 3-pin plug, but only 12 hours on a 7.4 kW charger.
| Car | 3-pin Plug | 7.4 kW Charger |
|---|---|---|
|
Tesla Y 79 kW battery |
36 hours |
12 hours 3x faster |
The speed of an EV charger is determined by its power output measured in kilowatts (kW). The most common charger is 7.4 kW.
EVs also have a maximum charging rate between 7 kW and 22 kW. However only a few models can charge at a 22 kW rate, with most limited to 11 kW or less.
Fast Faster Charging
To charge above 7.4 kW you can get 22 kW chargers, but these require a 3-phase supply to work.
Many business premises have a 3-phase supply, but it is unusual for homes.
Rapid Charging
EVs can be charged even faster at so-called “rapid” rates of 50 kW or higher. But these are DC charging rates rather than AC.
The National Grid is only AC.
Market Leading EV Chargers
No matter which EV charger you choose, it will be compatible with all EVs and PHEVs via a universal fit socket.
We only supply from a range of leading brands, so you can be confident you are investing in a reliable and high-quality product.
All models are smart with either a mobile app or web based software to monitor and control the charger.
Installation
What to Expect
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Free Survey at Your Home or Business
Our surveyor will discuss your needs, product options, and where to locate the charger(s). They will also advise on any other work you may need to do before the charger(s) can be installed.
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Tailored Quote
We will provide you a single quote with the best option that matches your needs. The price includes the supply of the charger(s) and installation.
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Hassle-Free Installation
Our dedicated operations team will contact you to arrange a date to install. On the day our qualified electrician will install, test and commission the EV charger.
A typical installation of a single EV charger takes between half-a-day and 1 day to complete.
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Handover and Certificates
Once complete the electrician will show you how to use the charger. This includes the smart features, mobile app and any configurable options.
After installation, we will send you all the necessary paperwork including the NICEIC certificate.
Government Grants and Schemes
The government offers several grants via the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
The EV chargepoint grant is available that gives you £350 or 75% off the cost to install an EV charger whichever is lower.
To be eligible you must:
- own and live in a flat, or rent any residential property
- have private off-street parking
- own an eligible EV vehicle
For more information and how to apply visit EV chargepoint grant if you own or rent a flat.
There are two grants available:
- EV Chargepoint Grant
- EV Infrastructure Grant
The EV Chargepoint Grant gives you £350 or 75% off the cost to install an EV charger whichever is lower.
The EV Infrastructure Grant gives you up to £30,000 or 75% off the cost to install multiple EV chargers. The amount depends on how many parking spaces the work covers.
For more information and how to apply visit EV chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords.
There are two grants available:
EV Infrastructure Grant
The EV infrastructure grant covers up to 75% of the cost to install multiple EV chargers, up to £15,000 per grant.
You must have 5 parking spaces at a minimum to be eligible and no more than 249 employees.
For more information and how to apply visit EV infrastructure grant for Small and Medium SMEs.
Workplace Charging Scheme
The Workplace Charging Scheme is a voucher-based scheme that covers up to 75% of the cost to install EV chargers.
There is a limit of £350 per charger and 40 sockets across all premises.
The scheme can be used in conjunction with the EV infrastructure grant but not for the same chargers
For more information visit the Workplace Charging Scheme guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all EV chargers we install have a mobile app to manage and configure the charger.
Most EV chargers are compatible with any electric vehicle regardless of make or model.
All new EVs since 2014 and most older models use the Type 2 connection. If your car does use the Type 1 connector a converter/adapter can be bought.
All EV chargers we supply have a built-in RCD for surge protection. But you can always add additional surge protection to the circuit to further increase protection.
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