A Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging
The majority of electric vehicle charging will take place at home. The charging method will be dictated by where you are able to park, and your access to an electricity supply.
If you have a driveway or garage, charging cars overnight at home is usually cheaper and more convenient for consumers than charging in public. There are two options for charging your electric vehicle at home: using a regular UK three-pin socket or having a dedicated EV charge point installed.
As an estimated 80% of electric car charging takes place at home, it is recommended that EV drivers install a dedicated EV ChargePoint, which is a much faster and more convenient method of charging.
Choosing the right EV Charger:
There are a few different things that you need to consider when picking your EV charging point:
The Power:
7kW chargers are the most common. Up to 22kW is achievable if you have a three phase supply.
The Cost:
The chargers we work with vary in cost from £690- £1100. We do not work with the lower price chargers, as they’re generally inferior products, and require more electrician time and materials, negating their cost benefit.
The Cable:
You’ll need to decide if you want a tethered charger (with a cable) or an untethered one (without a cable).
Tethereded is less fuss, but untethered has the bonus of being able to connect to pretty much any electric car.
The Design:
You will have to see the charger on your wall everyday, after all - so get something you like the look of!
Consultation
Connect with our dedicated team of experts for a comprehensive discussion about your EV charge point installation needs. We will guide you through a selection of approved EV chargers, ensuring they're perfectly suited to your home. Our team is ready to answer any questions you have about the process, from cost factors to installation steps, ensuring you're fully informed and confident in your decision.
2. Survey
The most efficient way to determine the specific requirements for your EV charge point installation is through a remote survey.
The survey is pretty simple and will only take a few minutes, requiring you to take an image of your :
consumer unit
where you would like the charger to go
the route between the two
In the rare case this is insufficient our team will contact you to arrange a home survey. During this survey, we will discuss optimal charger placement, map out the cable route, and assess whether your consumer unit is ready for integration with your new EV charging station.
3.Quote
Once the survey is complete, we will send you a quote with your preferred charger choice and our installation fee.
If at this stage you are still undecided on which charger you would like, we can work around this and use a placeholder untill you are certain of your choice.
Sometimes, there are a few options for the charger placement and cable route. If this is the case we will provide a quote and explanation for each option, so that you can compare the prices and make a well-informed decision.
4. Acceptance
Once you have considered all of your options and chosen the most suitable one, all that is left to do is to accept the quote and pick a date!
Once the quote is accepted we can schedule you in and get your charger installed.
Are there any government
grants for EV home chargers?
Electric Vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners (End date: 31st March 2025)
This grant aims to aid renters and flat owners with the installation of EV chargepoints, by covering up to £350 of the cost of buying and installing an EV chargepoint.
For information on the eligibility and application process visit: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-for-renters-and-flat-owners-1#summary
Yes! There are a few government grants for landlords, businesses, renters and flat owners:
Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets (End date: 31st March 2025)
This grant is designed to support small and medium-sized businesses in installing EV chargepoints and supporting infrastructures for their staff and fleet vehicles.
The grant covers up to 75% of the cost of work, up to a maximum of £15,000.
For the full eligibility criteria and information on the application process for this grant visit: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/electric-vehicle-infrastructure-grant-for-staff-and-fleets-1#eligibility
Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grant for landlords (End date: 31st March 2025)
This grant is designed to support landlords with the installation of EV chargepoints and supporting infrastructures in rental and leasehold properties.
This grant can cover up to 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, with a maximum of £350 per socket.
For more information on this grant visit: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-and-infrastructure-grants-for-landlords-1#summary