EV Charger Installation

Should I Install an EV Charger?

If you have converted to an electrical vehicle, it makes sense that you would want to install a charge point at your home. With an EV charger installation, you will see an array of benefits. These include:

Convenience

With the ability to charge your vehicle as and when you want, you will no longer need to rely on public charging stations or worry about the next time you can charge. 

Save Time

An at-home charge point allows you to charge your car around your daily schedule. This could be in-between running errands or overnight whilst you sleep.

Future Proofing 

Each month more people are making the switch to electric vehicles with other fuel types being phased out. Get ahead and future-proof your property with an eco-friendly transition. 

Stress Free

Worried about fitting in time to charge your vehicle? Don’t know when your next charge will be? EV charger installations take away all the stress and can provide you with 10-15 years of great supply. 

Choosing an EV Charger

When choosing a charger for your home, it is important to think of the charger style you may need. EV’s will either have a Type 1 or Type 2 socket. Knowing the right one is important for charging your car. Other factors to consider are whether you want a fast charge or flexibility when charging? Let us explain in more detail the types of chargers available. 

Charge Speed

EV chargers come in 3 different power ratings, 3.7kW, 7kW and 22kW. A slow charge of a 3.7kW charger will typically take 16 hours to charge your vehicle. A 7kW charger will take just under 8 hours and a 22kW charge will charge in approximately 3-4 hours. Most UK homeowners choose a 7kW charger as their speed preference. Many find 3.7kW too slow and a 22kW a lot of fuss as it requires a three-phase electrical supply which most homes don’t have. Homes in Seaton tend to operate from a single-phase supply. Get in touch if you would like more information on this. 

Tethered

A tethered cable means it is permanently attached to your charging box and cannot be removed. These are suitable if you only require one vehicle type.

Untethered

People choose an untethered charger as their charging option so they can have more flexibility of the charger type. This enables them to disconnect their charger and transfer to a new charger if they need i.e. when a friend or family member visits.

EV Charger Installation in Seaton

It is essential to get your charger installed by a qualified and trained professional. Tyne Electrical Services in Seaton specialise in EV charger installations. We have taken the time to really understand what is involved in EV charger installations and can assure our customers that from training and experience, we can offer a reliable and trusted service. If you need help with your EV charger installation needs, contact our friendly team.