Charging an electric vehicle draws power for hours at a time, which is a heavier and longer load than most household appliances. A charger on an ordinary socket or an overloaded circuit can overheat the wiring, so the installation needs a circuit planned for it.
We check your supply and distribution board, then install a dedicated circuit with suitable protection and earthing, and connect the charger. We also look at where the charger will be mounted, the cable route, and whether the existing board has room and capacity.
The circuit is tested and we explain how to use the charger safely.
Problems we solve
- Charging from an ordinary socket on a shared circuit
- Wiring that heats up during a long charge
- A board with no spare capacity for a charger
- No dedicated protection for the charger circuit
- A charging point far from the supply
- Not knowing whether the supply can handle a charger
Our process
- 1
Check the supply and board
We look at the available capacity, the board and the earthing.
- 2
Plan the circuit
The route, cable size and protection are chosen for a long-running load.
- 3
Install and connect
A dedicated circuit is installed and the charger connected and earthed.
- 4
Test and explain
The circuit is tested and we show you how to use the charger safely.
Benefits
- A dedicated circuit instead of a shared socket
- Cable and protection chosen for long charging
- Earthing for safe operation
- A tested installation
Why choose us for EV Charger Installation
Our electricians are qualified, explain the work in plain language, give a price before they start and test everything before they leave. If something is unsafe we tell you, even when it is not part of the job.
