Electric Car Charging Point Installation
J Electrical Services now offers electric vehicle charging points backed by the Government OLEV grant scheme.
How to get an electric car charging point installed at home or office.
Electric car charging points need to be professionally installed. Here at J Electrical Services we are certified POD Point installers.
- The installation process involves wall mounting the charge point on an exterior wall or garage, near to where you park and connecting it safely to the mains electricity supply.
- Our installations should take around three hours to complete, depending on the individual requirements of the driver and the complexity of the installation.
- Installations can be booked directly on 01903 831414 over the phone or via email info@jelectrical-services.co.
uk, we will attend and issue a fixed quote subject to the site survey. Quotes are free of charge and no obligation.
How to charge an electric car at home
You can charge an electric car at home or at work using a dedicated charging point
- Electric car drivers choose a home charging point to benefit from faster charging speeds and built-in safety features.
- Charging an electric car is like charging a mobile phone – plug in overnight and top up during the day.
- It’s useful to have a 3 pin charging cable as a backup charging option, but they are not designed to withstand the necessary charging loads and should not be used long term.
Cost of installing a dedicated charger
A fully installed home charging point costs from as low as £449 with the government OLEV grant. Subject to survey and existing electrical installation. Commercial Installation from as Low as £600.00 with the government OLEV grant
- Electric car drivers benefit from a £350 OLEV grant for purchasing and installing a home charger.
- Once installed, you only pay for the electricity you use to charge.
- The typical electricity rate in the UK is just over 14p per kWh, while on Economy 7 tariffs the typical overnight electricity rate in the UK is 8p per kWh.
How fast you can charge an electric car
Charging speed for electric cars is measured in kilowatts (kW).
Home charging points charge your car at 3.7kW or 7kW giving about 15-30 miles of range per hour of charge (compared to 2.3kW from a 3 pin plug which provides up to 8 miles of range per hour).
Maximum charging speed may be limited by your vehicle’s onboard charger. If your car allows up to 3.6kW charging rate, using a 7kW charger will not damage the car.
How often should you charge an electric car
You can charge your electric car as often as you need to. It can be treated the same as charging a mobile phone, fully charging overnight and topping up in the day if necessary.
While it is not necessary for most to charge every day, many drivers plug in each time they leave their car out of habit, giving them maximum flexibility should they have to make an unexpected journey.
- By charging overnight, electric car drivers can take advantage of cheap night time electricity rates and drive for as little as 2p per mile.
- Overnight charging also ensures that the car’s battery is full each morning for the day ahead. You don’t need to unplug once the battery is full, charging will stop automatically with a dedicated home charger.
