Specialist EV Charger Installer in Enfield
We are EV Charger Installation company in Enfield who has supplied and installed EV chargers throughout London and the home counties. We specialise in both residential and commercial EV charge point installation. Our team will provide a tailored quote based on your installation, whether it’s a single charge point to install at home, or a multi-charger at your workplace.
Electric Car Chargers Enfield
The three main types of EV chargers are – Rapid, Fast and Slow. Rapid charger is the quickest way to charge an EV, often used on long journeys. Fast chargers are common in public places and shopping centres. Slow chargers are the most popular method of charging EV, used by many owners to charge at home overnight.
Your specialist installer will confirm the date and arrival time with you well in advance of the installation. Based on your power supply and parking, our installer will assist you in choosing the best position for your charger. Our installer will begin positioning the charger and then fix it by drilling and clipping the cable to the wall. After this the installer will turn off the power supply and install the RCBO and connect it to your main supply. Later the installer will conduct the final safety tests to ensure your home charger is ready to use. Our installer will then give you a full demo of your charger and guide you on what various lights mean and how to get in touch with us if you have any questions later. Lastly, we will need your Wi-Fi details to complete the set-up.
Tethered Wall box chargers are much more convenient in comparison to untethered. More then 90% of our customers in Enfield opt for tethered which comes with a built-in lead whereas the Untethered comes with a socket only. With tethered, you simply park up and unwind the cable and plug in. We believe it’s a matter of personal choice and what suits you. At EV chargers London, we can supply and install both types of electric car charging points.
Did you know that with the Government Grant (OZEV) you can save up to £350 on your EV home installation. Our government is encouraging all the drivers to make the switch from fuel run cars to electric and hybrid vehicles so that it can meet the emissions goals. To achieve this, they are offering a grant scheme to everyone who wants to install a domestic charging point. Only the OZEV approved installers are allowed to pass this price reduction to you. Our team will apply on your behalf when you book an installation with us.
The charging duration of an electric vehicle depends on several factors, including the battery capacity, temperature, and charging strategy. Most EVs use maximum power output in the beginning of the charge cycle, and charge batteries in constant voltage or constant current modes in the middle and end of the cycle. Charging an EV battery from 90% to 100% will take longer than charging it from 50% to 60%. Here are some tips for calculating the charging time of your electric vehicle.
Charge time is the most important metric when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs). It will take more time than a gas-powered car to fill the battery of an EV. Ultimately, manufacturers will settle on a standardized metric. Charge time for an EV is calculated by dividing the battery capacity by the onboard charger's power rating, and adding 10 percent to account for loss when charging.
Using the maximum current allowed by a charging cable to calculate the charge time of an EV is an important part of calculating the amount of time it takes to charge a battery. Charging an EV battery can take much longer than filling a tank in a gas-powered vehicle.
To reduce the time it takes to charge a large commercial EV, the maximum amount of current allowed by the charging cable must be over 1,400 amps. This is because current commercial chargers are limited by the amount of heat they can dissipate from the cables. Increasing the maximum current would mean adding more conductive wires and liquid coolants to the charging cable. Both of these would make the cable heavier, which is not feasible in the current environment.
The most effective charging time occurs at the beginning of the charging cycle, when the onboard charger is at its maximum power, and is reduced as the battery reaches 80 percent. The optimal charging time also takes into account charging losses of about 10%. The initial charge of an EV can take as much as nine hours, but charging from zero to eighty percent can take as long.
The charging time is based on the state of the battery, which varies from car to car. For an EV to have the highest charge rate, it is best to charge at a Level 3 charging station. A charging station with this type of power will take a lot longer than a Level 2 station.
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We will need some information from you to prove your eligibility for the OLEV Grant. Our team will request these details from you during the OLEV application process. Several requirements such as, you must own an OLEV-eligible electric car or plug-in hybrid vehicle. You need to have private, off-street parking where a charging cable will not cross any pedestrian on the pavement. The EV charger must be OLEV approved. Finally, you can only use an OLEV approved installer such as EV Charging London. Our team will do their utmost best to help you with the application process.
It can take anywhere between 30mins or up to 12 hours. This entirely depends on the size of your car’s battery and the speed of the charging point.
The running and maintenance costs for EV’s are much more lower than a petrol or a diesel. The cost of charging an EV is cheaper then filling a car with fuel. As there are fewer parts in an electric car, which means less cost on servicing the vehicles as not many things to wear or fail.
We offer site inspections and remote surveys as per what our client prefers. Our experienced home EV charger installers can guide you through the full process.
A typical example is a 30kwh Nissan Leaf will cost around £3.60 to charge overnight and this will be able to run for up to 115 miles.
We recommend the home EV charger to be mounted either side of your garage or an external wall of your property, which will be within charging distance of your vehicle.
Yes, but not as much considering you will still save money in comparison to the cost of fuel. Moreover there are several specialist electric car energy tariffs/deals which can reduce your electricity bill further.
Fast charging is when cars or chargers can charge from 7kW to 22kw. Some of our residential fast chargers include those which provide power from 7kW to 22kW, which means an electric vehicle can fully charge in just four hours. Rapid charging is when cars or chargers can charge from 43kW to 150kW. These are not available in residential properties. Only Tesla has Rapid direct current chargers that charge at around 120kW, these are only available for Tesla owners only.
How long do electric vehicle batteries last?
Absolutely not! You should not try to install your own electric car charging point unless you are a qualified electrician. Our team strongly advises against self-installation and recommend using an OZEV-approved charger installation company like EV Charging London.
Do you install charger points for business premises too?
Yes you can! It is perfectly safe to charge your electric car in the rain. We all know that water and electricity don’t go well together and luckily the car manufacturers make the charging points waterproof so that you do not get a shock when plugging in. All our charger points are rated IP54 for water ingress, this means they can withstand the worst of UK weather.
