Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions by our customers.
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How long does a home EV charger installation take to complete?
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Most domestic installations will usually take on average between 2 - 4 hours, this is dependant on the size of your home, where the charger is to be installed and location of the main fuse.
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What is the difference between Tethered and Untethered chargers?
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Tethered - the cable is permanently attached to the charger. Advantages are you don’t have to use the cable from the boot of your car every time you need to charge, just plug in straight from your charger.
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Untethered - socketed charging units. The charge cable is not attached to the charger. This gives you the flexibility to use a cable at a charging station and untethered charging units often look tidier on your driveway.
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Do I need to have a driveway?
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Yes, A suitable form of off road parking is required at your home, this could be in the form of a driveway, garage or even a Car Park. Homes in the UK that have driveways are eligble to have an EV charger installed.
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Can my home have a fast charger installed?
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How much does an EV charger installation cost?
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There are a number of different components involved in installing an EV charger, such as location, type of electrical hardware needed, materials used and the type of charger itself. A full domestic installation can cost from £900 to £3000 dependent on above factors. We offer a charger install price from £899* (excl VAT).
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Will an EV charger increase my electricity energy costs?
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In short yes, but the small rise in your electricity energy bill will be offset by the removed fossil fuel (petrol or diesel) filling costs, reducing your carbon footprint and overall vehicle running costs, which could save you £1000's per year. Click the link below to see how much money you could save.