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Specialist EV Charger Installers
Electric vehicles are being purchased in increasing numbers as they become more affordable in Horwich. The government’s promise to reduce carbon emissions and make all new vehicles electric by 2030 has also had a significant impact on the number of electric cars on the roads.
Businesses and public transport are making the move to electric vehicles to reduce the costs of Ultra Low Emission Zones that are being implemented across the country.
All of these factors are the reason that we are seeing a huge increase in the need for electric vehicle charging points. While there are some public EV charging stations installed in some car parks across the country, this is not a long-term solution for you if you are purchasing an electric vehicle.
We will give you information about electric car charging at your home, how this can be installed, how long this will take, the cost, and other information you need to consider when installing a charging point at your home.
We are a company that specialises in the installation of electric car chargers in Horwich, and we install the car charging point and all of the electric car charging cables in your home. This will allow you to charge your electric car at home overnight, making your electric vehicle more reliable for everyday use.
We realise that electric cars are the future for our customers and that EV charging is a necessity for a home with an electric vehicle. Therefore, we take the installation of your car charger seriously. This is how you will get from home to wherever you are going, and a substandard installation will have a big impact on this.
We will ensure that the correct charge point for your vehicle’s battery is installed to get you the best home charging experience. For one fixed price, with no hidden costs, you will get a professional installation of a home charge point. EV drivers know that they need a charging solution other than relying on the local public, free charging points. We can offer this charging solution.
We have finance options available for those who require help switching to a home EV charging option. We are able to install charging points that will fully charge your car to get the best range for your vehicle.
We currently have over 15 years of charging unit installation experience with both home and commercial chargers in Horwich. We have thousands of customer reviews showing the professional services that we provide.
An EV charger is the charging solution to charge your electric vehicle. It consists of a plug and charging cables installed into a charge point within your home. This is then run outside or into your garage, wherever the car will be parked to charge. A home charger allows you to charge your electric vehicle as often and for as long as you need to.
Although a home charger will increase your energy bills, it is more reliable to have home EV charging installed rather than rely on public chargers. You can also be certain that by having one of our expert installers attend to your home, you will get the precise charging option that you need for your car.
We are able to install any type of charger that is compatible with your vehicle’s battery. We also offer smart charging options that can help you to automate your car charging capabilities.
A level 1 charger is the slowest type of charging option available, with the lowest range per hour of charging. A level 1 charger is plugged into a standard AC plug, and some options have a 3-pin plug. However, although it is easy to use, you will get a low power output from this charging option, with every hour of charging getting you between 3 and 5 miles of range.
This is the usual option for home charging option as it runs through a normal 3-pin plug socket and is the cheapest charging option for a home charger in the UK. Overnight it will give enough charge for most commutes or daily use of a car. However, to charge an EV fully would take over 24 hours.
You can choose to install wi-fi enabled home chargers with a dedicated app which means you can set a timer for when your car begins to charge. This means that you can charge your car when energy costs are cheapest or set a specific length of time for the charger to be on.
Level 2 charging works in the same way as a level 1 charger; however, it has a greater power output and therefore gives a greater range per hour of charging. With an increased range of between 25 and 32 miles per hour of charging, the costs associated with this type of charge point are understandably higher.
Both the energy and installation costs for a level 2 charger are higher, which is why this type of charging option is generally found only in public places in the UK. However, some of our customers do still have this type of charging option installed at their homes.
A level 3 charger is different as it bypasses the electrical converter that is used in levels 1 and 2. The converter is used to change the AC (alternating current) energy of your home plug to the DC (direct current) energy used by the car’s battery. However, in a level 3 charge point, you will find the converter is not needed as the charging cables power the car with DC energy.
Level 3 chargers are often referred to as fast charging as you can fully charge your electric car in 15 minutes with the highest output level 3 charger.
Tethered charging options are popular because the only cable to worry about is stored within the box. You can park next to the charging box, remove the cable from the wall box, plug the car in, and leave it to charge. We install tethered chargers that are compatible with almost all models of electric vehicles.
An untethered charger means that the charging cable is stored inside your vehicle, not inside the wall box. So to be able to charge your vehicle, you will need to remove the charging cable from inside your car, plug it into the wall box, plug it into the car, and leave it to charge.
This is our most popular type of charging option as it generally has a cheaper installation fee as the cable for your car is sold separately. You also have the advantage that this type of charging solution is compatible with any model as the manufacturer supplies the charging cable.
The costs associated with the installation of electric charging points will depend on several factors. These factors include; the power output of the charger type you are installing if you want a smart charging option that links to an app, the type of charger you will be installing, and where you would like the charging option to be installed.
In addition to the costs of installation, it is best to check whether the costs quoted include the charger itself or if the price of the charging port and cables is additional.
The average price of a single phase 7kW level 1 type smart charger in the UK is between £500 and £1,000. The money spent on installation is a one-off fee. However, you should remember that your household energy costs will increase when you begin charging your car overnight.
To reduce the money you spend on your energy bills after installing your electric smart charger, you may want to consider the energy tariff you are on. You can switch to a tariff like Intelligent Octopus that gives cheaper energy prices overnight when you will usually be charging your car.
Intelligent Octopus allows you to save money while you fully charge your car, and you can check your energy usage on the smart app.
If you choose a single-phase 7kW charger, you will have the advantage of being able to charge your electric vehicle at home. You can choose to have a smart charging option installed, which will allow you to schedule when your car will begin and finish charging.
You can access the smart charging option via the dedicated app, which allows you to carry out a range of actions and make charging your car convenient.
As a leading EV charger installer, our experienced team are trained and licensed to carry out installations of all types of electric vehicle chargers. We can arrange our installations to suit you or your company and ensure that it is a convenient time to access your premises.
Installation at your home is a relatively straightforward process, but we will need access to your property, so you should be home. We will work with you to install the charging option you purchase in the best place for you. When discussing your purchase and prices, we will be able to advise you where in your home will be best to install the charger.
As businesses increase the number of fleet cars they have available for employees, it is becoming more necessary to have a charge point in the workplace. You may decide to install a rapid charging option to ensure that all fleet vehicles are able to be charged quickly.
Another popular location for a rapid charging point is in-store car parks. It is convenient for shoppers who have driven to your business to charge their car while they shop. Therefore a rapid charger is the best option, so customers see a meaningful amount of charge even when doing a quick shopping trip.
Prices are the main things to consider when choosing an electric charger. There are the prices of the charge, the installation, the accessories, and the additional electricity used. You will then need to decide the power output of the charger, as this will determine the range per hour that your car will charge.
Next, you will need to decide if you would like a smart charger, a rapid charger, or a smart and rapid charger. You should also consider how you are going to power this; if you will use your current electricity provider, switch providers, or consider installing solar panels in Horwich to compensate for the increase in your bills.
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions our team receives when they are deciding if a smart EV charger is right for them.
Providing they are fully trained and licensed, any qualified electrician can install a smart EV charger.
We would always recommend that our clients install a smart charger if they will be using a car for personal use. It is so much more convenient to be able to power your car from home, charging it whenever you need to and it is not in use.
This will depend on the type of charger that will be installed, how much power it will use if it is a smart charger, and where you want the charging option to be installed. If you would like a personalised quote, please contact our friendly team for more information.
This will be between £500 and £1,000 for a single phase 7kW charging point.
Installing a 7kW single-phase charging point in 2024 will usually be up to £1,000 but can be different the more power the charging cables generate.
The overall cost is not a fixed price, as in addition to the price of installation, there is the price of the car charger. Smart charging options for an electric car vary greatly depending on the model you choose.
Your electric car charging cables will need a dedicated circuit which will be installed when the charging box is installed.
You can plug the common home charging solutions into your home outlets.
You are now able to connect your charger to the meter box this is often the easiest option.
If you have an electric car, we can help you with your charging solution for this. If you contact our professional customer services team, we can arrange for a consultation to see which is the best option for you.
Our website includes information regarding all of the electric car options we offer. You can submit enquiries to us via our website or over the telephone.
If you have an electric car, charging is an essential consideration. We hope that we have answered any questions that you have about charging your electric car in Horwich. If not, please contact us for more advice.
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