Electric Vehicle Charging Points for home and work
With more and more fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the road we offer a complete solution for your EV charging requirements.
Get a free quoteEV Chargers – for home and work
Charging an electric car at home or in the workplace is the cheapest and easiest way to keep your battery topped up and can be integrated with your Solar PV and Battery Storage system to reduce costs even further.
Why charge your electric vehicle at home or at the office?
For many people, the most convenient way to charge an electric car will be at home or at the office rather than using a public electric charging point.
Having a home or office electric vehicle charging point means that the point is solely for your use meaning that you don’t have to rely on finding a free public charge point.
You can also charge your car at the time it is most convenient for you. For many people charging overnight when you can also benefit from reduced electricity rates makes sense as your vehicle is ready to go in the morning. If you have an electric work vehicle such as a van, charging overnight will help you to be ready in the morning or you can top up your vehicle during the day whilst working in the office.
And with the number of full electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles increasing each year having a home charger will be a desirable addition to any home.
Get a free quoteInstalling your EV Charger
Installing an electric vehicle (EV) charger at your home is a great addition to your home. We have a simple journey to help guide you on the EV charger journey, A dedicated EV charger point communicates with your electric vehicle, ensuring safe and efficient charging.
It also allows you to take advantage of the many low cost electric vehicle charging tariffs only available with a dedicated EV charging point.
When you contact us we will ask you a few questions about your home and existing electricity supply and arrange for a surveyor to visit your property to undertake a short 30-40 minute survey to check we have all the right information and check to see if any upgrades are required.
If your home requires any upgrades we will advise you. If your home requires a main fuse cut out upgrade, we will liaise with the electricity distribution network operator in your area to get your supply upgraded.
Choosing your charger
Tethered or Untethered Charger
First you will need to decide whether a tethered or untethered charger is the best option for you.
A tethered charger comes with a cable permanently attached, This can be more convenient but can mean that flexibility may become an issue. Also, if you change your vehicle and it accepts a different charger type you may need to replace your charger.
An untethered charger offers flexibility but requires you to supply your own cable.
Charging Speed & Connector Types
Most charging points provide AC (alternating current) rather than DC (direct current) power. There are two types of AC vehicle connectors – Type 1 and Type 2 and if you are looking for a tethered connection it is essential that you select the correct version. All our untethered charging points come with a standard Type 2 connection which gives flexibility to connect to either Type 1 or Type 2 vehicles.
Type 1 Connectors
Type 1 connectors typically provide charging at either 3.7kW or 7kW. Based on a 60kWh full electric vehicle battery, this provides either 12.5 or 25 miles of range for every hour your vehicle is charging.
Type 1 chargers have no locking mechanism meaning that anyone can unplug a vehicle whilst it is charging and are only able to charge on a single phase supply. This type of plug is the US standard and is found on many early electric vehicles.
Type 2 Connectors
Type 2 connectors are the most common type of charger used and typically provides charging at 3.7kW or 7kW on single-phase connection (found in most UK homes and businesses) or 22kW on a three-phase supply which can be found in some commercial premises.
Based on a 60kWh full electric vehicle battery, this provides either 12.5 or 25 miles of range for every hour your vehicle is charging. Three phase supplies typically provide 75 miles of range for every hour charging.
Type 2 chargers are found on all untethered home and public charging points and unlike their Type 1 cousin, have a locking mechanism meaning they can only be unlocked by the driver of the car.
