EV Charger Installation FAQs
Everything you need to know about having an EV charger installed at home
From standard installation requirements and costs to cabling, electrical requirements, charging and grants — find answers to our most frequently asked questions.
EV Charger Installation
At Able Solutions, we provide professional EV charger installations across Newark, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. We take care of the electrical installation, testing and commissioning, making the process straightforward from quote to completion.
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Installation
A standard installation typically includes the installation and connection of your chosen EV charger, the required electrical connection and cabling, testing and commissioning.
We’ll discuss your installation requirements with you before work begins and let you know if anything additional is required.
Many straightforward domestic installations can be completed in a single visit.
The time required will depend on your property, the location of the charger, the cable route and any additional electrical work that may be required.
EV chargers can commonly be installed on an external wall, garage or other suitable location close to where your vehicle is parked.
We’ll consider the most practical position for your charger while taking the appearance of your property and cable routing into account.
There isn’t one fixed distance. The distance between your consumer unit and charger will affect the cable route and potentially the installation requirements.
We’ll assess your property and explain the options available.
Potentially, yes.
The installation will depend on the location of your electrical supply, parking space, cable route and any additional work that may be required.
We’ll assess the proposed installation before providing your quotation.
Where practical, we’ll plan the cable route to provide a neat and professional finish.
The best installation method will depend on the construction of your property, the charger location and the route between the electrical supply and charger.
Electrical Requirements
Not necessarily.
We’ll assess your existing electrical installation and determine whether any upgrades, additional protection or other work is required for the proposed EV charger installation.
EV charging installations have specific electrical protection requirements.
We’ll determine what protection is appropriate for your installation and ensure the charger is installed and tested correctly.
The age of your property doesn’t automatically prevent you from having an EV charger installed. However, your existing electrical installation will need to be assessed to make sure it is suitable.
EV chargers generally require a dedicated electrical circuit.
We’ll assess your existing installation and determine the appropriate arrangement for your chosen charger.
Cost & Quotes
The cost depends on the charger you choose and the requirements of your property.
Factors that can affect the cost include:
- The charger model
- Cable length and route
- Charger location
- Your existing electrical installation
- Consumer unit requirements
- Additional electrical work
- Any groundworks or other specialist work required
Because every property is different, we recommend getting a tailored quotation.
Your quotation will clearly explain what is included in your proposed installation.
For a standard installation, this will typically include the charger installation, electrical connection, required cabling, testing and commissioning.
This depends on the installation.
For some properties, we can establish the requirements from the information and photographs provided. More complex installations may require additional assessment.
Simply contact us or complete our online enquiry form.
We’ll ask for some information about your vehicle and property so we can understand your requirements and provide a suitable quotation.
Charging
Charging time depends on your vehicle, battery size, charger and the charging rate your vehicle can accept.
Your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications will provide the most accurate information for your particular car.
Yes. Home charging is particularly convenient overnight, and many smart chargers allow you to schedule when your vehicle charges.
The cost depends on your vehicle’s battery capacity, how much energy you use and your electricity tariff.
Smart charging can also allow you to schedule charging around your tariff where supported.
Many smart chargers allow you to schedule charging through an app or the charger’s controls.
The features available will depend on the charger you choose.
Many modern smart chargers can work alongside smart electricity tariffs.
The exact features available depend on the charger, vehicle and tariff you’re using.
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