Electric Vehicle Charger Installer Manchester

There are many advantages to installing an EV charge point at your home or business. By taking control of their EV charging, Manchester residents can be sure that their EVs will always be fully charged at the start of the day, so they are never at the mercy of public charging points. There are grants available from the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) to make installation more affordable.

Electric Vehicle Charger installations in Manchester, when carried out by properly qualified EV/ Tesla charger installers can be completed relatively quickly. Typically installation can be completed in two or three hours.

In an emergency you can, but this is not recommended for anything other than a very occasional solution. Standard UK sockets are not designed to deliver the level of current that most EVs require so charging would be very slow. There is also the issue of weather and rain proofing. Leaving cables that are plugged in to your domestic circuit outdoors in wet weather is clearly very hazardous.

Electric vehicle charger installations in Manchester are surprisingly affordable. While exact prices will vary slightly depending on the complexity of the installation. Electric car charging points in Manchester can be supplied and fitted for less than £1000. This cost can be further reduced by grants from the OZEV which can reduce the cost by up to half.

Electric vehicle charger installations in Manchester can be undertaken by any qualified electrician but it is recommended by most vehicle manufacturers, such as Tesla, that EV home charger installers in Manchester be specifically trained in EV charger installation. This ensures that your EV charger has been fitted to manufacturer specifications.

Electric vehicle charger installations in Manchester or elsewhere in the UK do not require planning permission, so if you own the property where EV charger installation in Manchester is to take place no permissions are required. If you are renting then you will need the written permission of your landlord. If you own a property leasehold you should check with the freeholder before proceeding.

The ChargePoint grant is designed to enable people who either live in rented accommodation, or who own a flat, to reduce the cost of installing electric vehicle charging points in Manchester at their home by £350. It is available to renters or flat owners who own or lease an electric vehicle and have dedicated off street parking.

This is dependent on a number of factors, as there are different designs of EV charger from manufacturers such as Zappi, Wallbox, Ohme, Rolec Sync EV and Tesla, all suitable for different situations and different models of vehicle. We recommend that you discuss your requirements with a qualified EV charge point installer in Manchester who can advise you on the best EV charging solution for you.

First check that your vehicle is on the list of Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) approved electric vehicles. Then contact an OZEV authorised EV charge point installer in Manchester to get a quote for the EV Charger Installation. Manchester households will find that our quotes are very competitive. When you accept the quote, your installer will start your claim. You will then be emailed the online form.

The system is similar for landlords. To access the grant, a landlord must register for the scheme. EV home charger installers in Manchester who have been approved by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) can then make claims for work completed on the landlord’s  behalf.

Fitting electric vehicle charging points in Manchester can, we know sometimes be difficult because many properties do not have off street parking. EV charging points need to be on a driveway or in a garage for good reasons, however. The most obvious is access, but there are also safety and insurance implications which currently do not permit on-street charging.

The short answer is “yes”. The longer answer is “yes, but it’s not always wise.” EV charging installers in Manchester and elsewhere will explain that a 13 amp socket will charge your EV far too slowly to be useful. EV charge points operate at higher levels of current for a faster charge allowing you to fill your battery in a more useful timescale.

EV/ Tesla charger installers would advise that you should only charge your EV when necessary. Trying to keep your battery permanently at 100% charge can create wear and will ultimately shorten your battery life.

This can vary, but generally you will need a thirty or forty amp breaker. It is very important to get this right so you should follow the advice of a properly qualified engineer with experience in installing electric car charging points. Manchester EV drivers are always welcome to come to us for this kind of expert advice.

EV charging installers in Manchester will generally tell you that a 7kW charger will give you around twenty five miles of range per hour of charging. This means that the average EV will need around seven hours to accumulate a full charge from a 7kW charger. This is fine if you can charge overnight, making a 7kW charger ideal for domestic use.

The same thing that will happen if a fossil fuel powered vehicle runs out of petrol. Whatever make or model of EV you drive, you need to keep an eye on the power gauge, just as fossil fuelled drivers need to keep an eye on the petrol gauge. There are now plenty of electric car charging points in Manchester and other urban areas so it should never be a problem.

There is the potential for battery damage from frequent rapid charging, so it is important to follow your manufacturer’s advice on this issue. Vehicles charged in accordance with manufacturer’s advice should not experience a noticeable issue.

As with any vehicle, the lifespan of an electric car will vary depending on the amount and type of use it experiences. Hard data is limited because fully electric vehicles are a relatively new innovation but the average EV lifespan is around fifteen years.

EVs will lose small amounts of charge when parked. An EV with a 300 mile range might lose about nine miles worth of travel if parked in perfect conditions for a month. In some conditions you could lose much more charge than that. This is what makes the ability to charge your EV at home or at work so useful.

There are a number of factors that will affect this, such as the model of car, terrain and weather conditions. However, generally electric cars are most efficient when travelling around 60mph which is usually the point optimal balance between power conservation and speed.

Avoid keeping your battery empty or completely full. Best practice is to maintain the “State of Charge” between 20-80%. Domestic and business electric car charger installers in Manchester can show you how to adjust the settings on your EV or EV charger to limit the charge to around 80%, and we advise you avoid running the battery down below. An 80% charge should be more than enough for most EVs to cover normal daily driving distances.

Charging a battery to 100% capacity can cause the damage and lead to a degradation in performance. Most EV battery manufacturers advise EV owners not to charge their batteries beyond 80% for maximum performance and battery life.

Cold weather can have an impact on the efficiency of an electric vehicle, which can reduce driving range and the speed of charging. Such effects would not normally be noticeable, even in extreme weather conditions.

This depends on circumstances. Slow charging is usually the most convenient way to charge your car if you can charge on your drive or in your garage overnight. If you are on the move and need to extend range, clearly rapid charging will enable you to get back on your way more quickly. There is some evidence that repeatedly rapid charging an EV can cause battery degradation, but as an occasional way to extend range there should be no issues.

This depends on the type of car and your charger settings, but you can certainly set your EV charger to stop charging at a desired charge level. Most EV manufacturers recommend that you do not exceed 80% of battery capacity.