Electric Vehicle Charger Installer Altrincham

There are many advantages to having an EV charge point installed. By taking mastery of their EV charging, Altrincham home owners and business owners can be sure their EVs will be ready for action every morning. If this were not advantage enough, the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) provides grants that make EV charging point installation even more affordable.

Electric vehicle charger installations in Altrincham, when done by professional EV/ Tesla charger installers possessing appropriate qualifications and training do not need to take a lot of time. Obviously precise timings are variable. Installation will usually be completed within three hours, and often less.

You can, but it is not really recommended except as a very occasional “stop gap” charging solution. Standard domestic sockets are not designed to deliver the level of current optimal for most EVs so using a standard socket makes for very slow charging. Weather and rain proofing are also severely limiting factors.

Electric vehicle charger installations in Altrincham are more affordable than many people think. Prices will of course vary depending on the nature of the installation, but electric car charging points in Altrincham can generally be supplied and fitted for less than £1000. And of course this expense can be reduced by the OZEV grant, which can cut the cost by as much as half.

Electric vehicle charger installations in Altrincham can be carried out by any appropriately qualified and licensed electrician. Most EV manufacturers however recommend that EV home charger installers in Altrincham, or elsewhere should have had additional training in EV charger installation.

No planning permission is needed for electric Vehicle Charger Installations in Altrincham or anywhere else in the UK. If you are the property owner where EV Charger Installation in Altrincham is to take place, you will need no permissions of any kind.  If you are in rented accommodation you will need to obtain written permission from your landlord, and leasehold owners should check with the freeholder of the property before commencing work.

The ChargePoint grant was created to allow people who either live in rented accommodation, or who own a flat, to be more able to afford the cost of installing electric vehicle charging points in Altrincham by up to £350. To qualify renters or flat owners must reside in the premises where the installation will be located, either own or lease an EV, and have off street parking.

This is a complex question because there is wide range of EV chargers from various manufacturers – Zappi, Wallbox, Ohme, Rolec Sync EV and Tesla to name just a few. Each charger type is designed for different makes and models of EV, so it is a good idea to talk over your requirements with a qualified EV charge point installer in Altrincham who can help you decide what your ideal charging solution might be.

The first thing to do is check that the vehicle features on the OZEV approved EV list. If your vehicle does, contact an OZEV authorised EV charge point installer in Altrincham to obtain a quote for the EV charger installation. Altrincham households will find that our quotes are extremely competitive. Once the quote has been accepted, your chosen installer will begin your claim and an online form will be emailed to you.

The grant application process is similar for landlords. A landlord has to register for the scheme, but once that is done, OZEV approved EV home charger installers in Altrincham can make claims for the completed installation on the landlord’s behalf.

Fitting electric vehicle charging points in Altrincham can sometimes be a bit of a challenge because many properties lack access to off street parking. However, there are a number of reasons why EV charging points must be located on a driveway or inside a garage. Access is a factor,  but there are also a number of insurance and safety issues which prevent on-street charging at present.

In truth the answer is yes, but EV Charging Installers in Altrincham and elsewhere will be happy to explain that a 13 amp socket will charge your EV’s battery eventually, but much too slowly to be a useful. EV charge points use a higher level of current for faster charging on a practical timescale.

No. EV/ Tesla charger installers, and EC manufacturers themselves all advise that you only charge your EV when necessary. Obsessively keeping your battery at full charge is hard work and can be a cause of wear which will ultimately shorten the life of your battery.

Generally a thirty or forty amp breaker is what is required. Getting the breaker capacity right really matters, so always seek advice from a properly qualified engineer with appropriate experience in installing electric car charging points. Altrincham EV drivers can always come to us to get expert advice.

EV charging installers in Altrincham will tell you that a 7kW charger will generally extend your EVs range by about twenty five miles per hour’s charge. An average EV will therefore need to be charged for something in the region of seven hours to bring the battery up to optimum levels. This is no problem if you charge your EV overnight, so a 7kW charger perfect for domestic use.

It will stop, in the same way an internal combustion engine powered car will when it runs out of petrol. Just as you would keep an eye on the petrol gauge in an internal combustion engine vehicle, you will need to keep an eye on the power gauge of your EV. Given the number of electric car charging points in Altrincham, at service stations and other urban locations, “running out of juice” should never be a problem.

Some studies have suggested that fast charging frequently can have a negative effect on batteries, so take care to follow your manufacturer’s advice. Charging your EV in accordance with your manufacturer’s recommendations should not result in negative outcomes.

Assuming average usage and excluding accidents and other unforeseen circumstances the lifespan of an electric car will be around fifteen years or so. Obviously, as with internal combustion engine cars careful maintenance can help to extend this life span.

They do, but not much. An EV with a 300-mile range could lose something in the region of nine miles worth of range if parked in perfect conditions for a month. Since conditions are very rarely perfect, you could lose more charge than that, so it is a good idea to check your EVs charge levels periodically if the will be parked up for a long time.

This is another variable number affected by a number of factors such as the model of car, the terrain and environmental conditions. Generally speaking EVs are at their most efficient when being driven at around 60mph. This tends to be the “sweet spot” where conserving power and maintaining speed are perfectly balanced.

Batteries need care! For best battery health, do not permit the charge to fully empty and never charge your battery to capacity, but rather keep the charge level between 20-80%. Domestic and business electric car charger installers in Altrincham can help you to alter the settings on your EV or EV charger to limit the charge level to a maximum of 80%. Maintaining battery charge above 20% is something you need to keep an eye on.

It is a good question. Essentially charging full capacity can cause degradation in performance and potentially result in damage. EV battery manufacturers recommend that owners leave 20% of battery capacity unused to maximise battery life and performance.

It does, because it can reduce electrical efficiency. This in turn can reduce the vehicle’s range and charging speeds. Such effects will rarely be noticeable however, even if weather conditions are extreme.

Again, this will depend on circumstances. Slow charging will usually be the most convenient way to charge your EV if you are charging overnight. If you are on the move and needing to extend your range however, rapid charging will interrupt your journey less and get you back on the road more quickly.

Some will do so automatically, some will require you to set your charger to stop charging at a particular level. It is recommended by most EV makers that you never charge your battery beyond 80%.