Have you just upgraded to an EV car? Have you thought about how you are going to keep it charged every day? An EV charger installation at your Poole home makes charging your EV a simple affair and frees you from visits to your local charging station. LET Electrical Services are your experienced local electrician, if you need an EV charger installation in Poole, we can help.
Benefits of a Home EV Charger Installation in Poole
There are many benefits to an EV charger installation at your Poole home, not least the convenience of being able to charge your electric vehicle whenever you need to.
The benefits of home EV charger installation at your Poole home include:
• Convenience – Yes, we have mentioned this before, but this is the big one for most of our customers. It really is so much more convenient to have a charging point right where you need it. When you come home, you simply plug in your EV car and it will be waiting, fully charged in the morning when you are ready to set off.
• Charging speed – Compared to charging with a 3-pin plug running from a socket in your Poole home, a home EV charger installation is much faster – and safer. A typical 7kW EV charger is three times faster than a 3-pin plug socket. Using a 3-pin socket can also put strain on your electrical system and is not considered safe as a long-term solution.
• Cost effective – Charging your car via an EV charger installed at your Poole home will cost up to 5 times less than if you use a rapid public charger. That can represent quite a significant saving. Many EV chargers also benefit from special off-peak energy tariffs too.
EV Charger Installation Requirements
If you would like an EV charger installation at your Poole home, there are a few requirements that your home must meet. The main requirement is that you must have a dedicated off-street parking area – either a drive or a garage where we can safely install your EV charger. Our EV charger electricians will need to check that your chosen site is suitable and meets various safety requirements. They will also need to check that your consumer unit/fuseboard is able to handle the additional demands of your EV charger. Occasionally, a fuseboard upgrade is required to enable the installation. Your EV charger electrician will discuss this with you if it is applicable to your situation.
Choosing your EV Charger
If you have already taken a look online for EV chargers, you will have seen there are a vast array of options available. As experienced EV charger installers we will be happy to talk you through the various options and additional technologies on the market.
The main decisions you will need to make are:
• Cable Style – EV chargers can have either a tethered (attached) cable or an untethered (detachable and kept in your car) cable. Untethered chargers tend to look tidier, but you lose some boot space to the cable. Untethered chargers are also useful if you know you will be needing to charge more than one vehicle as they can work with many different EV models – providing they brought their cable!
• Power – EV chargers are available in multiple power options. The most common home charger is a 7kW which will comfortably charge your car overnight. You can also select a 3kW charger for home use. This will take longer to fully charge your EV car.
• Style – This decision is entirely up to you. EV chargers come in a variety of stylish finishes. You can opt for sleek, discreet, or even some with multicoloured light effects!
If you are considering an EV charger installation in Poole, LET Electrical Services are on hand to assist you. Our electricians are all highly trained, fully qualified and NICEIC registered professionals. With many years of experience, we are the local EV charger electrician you can rely upon. Contact our friendly team today.