EV Charging
If you are looking to say goodbye to your visits to the petrol station, and lower your carbon footprint, an electric vehicle and further an at-home EV charger, could be the right choice for you.
In fact, an at-home EV charger is the cheapest, most convenient and safest way to keep your electric vehicle charged, which is why so many owners choose to get one installed.
Here at Three Counties Solar, we are proud to install a range of at-home EV chargers to suit a range of different homes. If you are interested in finding out more about installing an EV charger at home, make sure to get in touch with our experts, who’ll be more than happy to give you all the advice you’ll need.
How Do I Know Whether an At-Home EV Charger Is Right For Me?
Typically, to have an at-home EV charger installed you should:
- Have access to dedicated off-street parking
- Permission from your landlord, should you be renting
You will typically not be required to apply for planning permission for a wall-mounted EV charger when lawfully installed for off-street parking, however, in some cases, you may require planning permission. To be sure about where you stand in terms of permissions, make sure to check with your local authority before installation.
Where To Install An At-Home EV Charger
When you’re looking to install an at-home EV charger, you’ll likely wonder where is best to place it.
Think about whether you want the charging point to be hidden, or whether you don’t mind it being on-show. This will help you to decide whether a tethered or untethered charging point will suit you best. An untethered charger will look more like a garden hose at the front of your home.
Next, you want to consider where your charging point is located on your electric vehicle. Some vehicles might be easy to access, however, some have their charging point location on the front of the vehicle. This is where you’ll want to also factor in the length of the charging cable.
If your charger of choice has smart tools included, you’ll want to make sure that it can reach your WiFi signal.
How Long Will It Take To Charge My Electric Vehicle At Home?
How long it takes to charge your electric car will all depend on the size of your car battery and the speed of your chosen charging point. For example, a 7kW charging point will take around 8 hours to fully charge an electric car with a 60 kWh battery. This is up to three times faster than a 3-pin plug.
Ready To Charge Your Electric Vehicle At Home?
Whether you’re ready to install an electric car charger right away, or you’d rather get some expert advice first, Three Counties Solar will be happy to help.
Here at Three Counties Solar, we’re proud to install a range of at-home EV chargers across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have and make sure that you are completely confident in the purchase you are making. To find out more about the electric car chargers we can supply, make sure to get in touch today.
