Specialist EV Charger Installer in Stanmore
We are EV Charger Installation company in Stanmore 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 Stanmore
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 Stanmore 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.
Whether you're unsure about the difference between PHEV charging and Fast EV charging, this guide will give you an overview of the three types of EV charging. We'll cover Bidirectional EV charging, Fast EV charging at gas stations, and public charging stations for PHEVs. We'll also cover how to choose the right type of charging station for your vehicle. We hope you enjoy reading it!
The bidirectional EV charging scheme is a key component of community-led renewable energy generation schemes. The goal of such schemes is to allocate resources among individual households and communities to create a self-sustaining energy system. Bidirectional EV charging allows both parties to benefit from renewable energy, which has many potential benefits. The system also offers increased security for electrical installations.
Installing an EV charger at your Stanmore home is simple once you purchase the right charger. However, it will require a dedicated electrical line from your breaker box to your charging location. To avoid a hassle, you can hire an electrician who will run the line for a small fee. Some locations require permits or inspections to install an EV charging station. Your garage may already have a 240-volt plug receptacle. If not, you can purchase a portable charger and hang it on the wall.
The level one charger works with any household outlet and can add two to five miles of speed to an electric vehicle. This type of charging system is suitable for hybrid electric vehicles and some all-electric models. A Level 1 charger does not require additional equipment, although you should have a dedicated branch circuit to plug it in.
Some gas stations are installing fast EV chargers alongside their conventional pumps, so that EV drivers can quickly charge their cars. These Level 3 chargers deliver 20 miles of range per minute. They can be installed next to gas pumps or convenience stores. They make it faster than home charging for an EV. Gas stations that offer fast EV chargers say they're trying to make their services "fuel-agnostic," a strategy that appeals to EV drivers.
If you own a PHEV, you need to know how to charge it at public charging stations. Depending on which model you have, charging a PHEV takes longer than a pure electric vehicle. Some public charging stations don't allow PHEVs to use the bays, but some do.
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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.
