About EV (Electrical Vehicle) Charging Points


The UK government has mandated that by the year 2035, 100% of new vehicle sales will be electric.

This will see more of the population switching from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric.

By installing an EV charger at your home, not only are you investing in climate change, you are also future proofing your home. An EV charging point can increase the value of your home by an estimated £3000 - £5000 (National Association of Property Buyers). Furthermore, a study by Riverdale Leasing suggests that homes with EV chargers can sell for more than 13% of the local average.

No more queues at pumps or charging stations when you can charge your vehicle at home! And why not compliment this with a full solar package!

Types of EV Charging
Rapid charger

come in either DC or AC [Direct or Alternating Current]. Most DC chargers provide up to 50 kW, whilst AC are rated at 43 kW of power. Both of these will charge most EVs to 80% of their capacity in around 30-60 minutes.

Fast chargers

typically provide power from 7 kW to 22 kW, which can fully charge an EV in 3-4 hours. Most fast chargers are tethered to a socket via a connector cable which is usually supplied with the vehicle.

Slow unit

EVs charge on slow (3 kW) devices using a cable which connects to the vehicle to a 3-pin or type 2 socket. A full EV charge will typically take from 6 to 12 hours, meaning slow units are ideal for long periods of usage, such as overnight charges or extended periods during the day such as working hours

EV ports can easily be installed as free standing units, or mounted on external walls of your home or place of business without any effects on the aesthetics of your building as ports are usually no larger than an average letter box.

Most EV vehicles and charging ports have supporting mobile apps used to monitor usage. Available apps such as Zap-Map and Plugshare will help you and your business gain personalised insight into important factors such as: different electricity costs, charge required for each individual vehicle and charging stations by location.

Support and subsidies from the government: The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides support for businesses towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge points. For domestic use; The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) provides grant funding with up to 75% towards the cost of installing electric vehicle charge points at domestic properties across the UK.

Many ports based on business sites are double , allowing two vehicles to be charged at the same time. These higher power units mean large company EV fleets can charge during the day, increasing the number of miles driven per day by a business without the need to use costly charging on the public network.