Specialist EV Charger Installer in Richmond
We are EV Charger Installation company in Richmond 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 Richmond
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 Richmond 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.
Having a working EV charging system is vital to the success of your EV journey. Typically, EV drivers will run out of power while they're nearing their destination. Even if they find a charging station along the way, they may still be far from their final destination. This situation makes a convenient 15-minute charge critical. That charge should give you fifteen miles of driving range, which should be enough to reach your destination.
You may have heard of EV charging levels before, but do you know what they really mean? These terms refer to different levels of charging, which differ from autonomy levels. The numbered levels don't mean exactly what they say, and batteries always charge faster when empty, but they also vary with temperature.
The best way to use an EV charger is to make sure that it comes equipped with surge protection. EVs using Level 1 charging will typically require a 16-amp cord that comes with a plug-in DC adapter. However, if you are unsure about the difference between DC and AC charging, you should know that DC and AC plugs are not the same thing.
EVs equipped with Level 1 chargers can reach a 100-mile range in four hours. Level 2 chargers add up to 25 miles of Range Per Hour, while Level 1 chargers add only four miles. Unlike Level 1 charging, the Level 2 charger allows you to fully charge a 30-kWh battery in just four hours. EVs with a lower battery capacity can charge their batteries faster than their conventional counterparts, resulting in a much smaller carbon footprint.
DC fast charging is a common method of EV charging. DC fast charging uses several connector types, including the CHAdeMO connector and the SAE Combo plug. While some DC fast charging stations support both types. Depending on the location and manufacturer, CHAdeMO and Combo are available for your convenience. However, it is important to know that not all EVs are able to use the highest power levels.
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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.
