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Electric Vehicle Car Charging Installers

At Downlight Electrical Ltd we have been OZEV approved (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) since 2018 and have seen a huge amount of change in electric vehicle charging products, technology and the use of Electric vehicles.

Installation From £999 (Supplied and Fitted)

As approved installers for multiple EV charging brands and having completed numerous installations.

At Downlight Electrical we can discuss with you the advantages of each available option and offer a recommendation that will meet your requirements for charging your electric vehicle and choosing the right type of charging point.

We pride ourselves on providing a highly efficient service & can offer a swift process from initial enquiry to the completed installation, especially in comparison to national companies.

Please give our office a call on 01252 265094 to arrange a full quotation.

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Local Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation – Not A National Company!

Unlike national EV charging install companies we are easy to talk with to give advice over the phone & can pop out for a site visit usually within one week of your enquiry.

Alongside our online booking / enquiry form we make the processes as straight forward from start to finish and we love a good challenge getting your charger to an awkward place.

OZEV Approved Installers

We are approved installers of Rolec, Hypervolt, Zappi (Myenergi), Andersen & OHME to name a few but new brands are popping up frequently & we are not bias towards any brand, we install what YOU would prefer.

What Is Included With An EV Charger Install?

Installation on a brick or plaster wall, or other solid structure.
All electrical connections at the origin of the supply and EV Charger
Installation of a Type A RCD/RCBO in a consumer unit (fuseboard) or external unit
Plastic conduit or trunking to conceal interior wiring
Electrical testing and the NICEIC certification & Building control notification
Demonstration of the EV Charger functions and connected mobile app

Next Steps For A EV Car Charger Installation

Please give our office a call on 01252 265094 to arrange a full quotation.

Our team at Downlight Electrical will be able to help with any questions that you may have to do with EV charging and provide you peace of mind when choosing the right car charger.

Electric Car Charging Installation FAQ’s

How Do EV Chargers Differ From Trickle Chargers?

The EV chargers that we install work by providing Fast EV Charging capability to your home or office, which is up to 4 times quicker than the output from your standard plug sockets. The EV chargers also provide you with the essential overload and fault current protection built-in, which your standard plug sockets do not provide.

What Brand Of EV Charger Should I Go For My Electric Car?

As an approved installer for 5 of the biggest manufacturers we don’t have a bias. We believe all of the brands we offer have the same great features (Smart functionality, App control & no need to install an earth rod), so it’s mostly down to budget, personal preference and how the charger looks on the exterior of your house or commercial premises.

What Is Tethered Or Untethered?

This is how you connect to the charger. Untethered means the charger comes with a type 2 socket and a separate cable is used to connect the car to the charger, the cable is generally stored in the boot when not in use. Tethered means the charging cable is permanently connected to the charger & is generally wrapped around the unit when not in use.

Should I Choose A Socket Type Charger Or A Tethered Charger?

This comes down to your situation but here are a few points to consider

Tethered is less likely to have the cable stolen

Do you need the cable for use elsewhere?

The tethered cable can look messy not in use

Type 1 sockets can be used more easily with untethered

Where Can I Position My EV Charger For My Electric Car?

The car charger needs to be installed on a solid fixed wall or post but there are other elements. It is important to consider the length of cable that comes with tethered chargers as it can’t be changed. Generally we offer 5m, 7.5m, 8.6m or 10m. Extension cables only come up to a maximum of 10m long. We always suggest installing the car charger in-between spaces if you have multiple driveway spaces for example and allow enough cable on the charger so the car can be parked forwards or backwards in the space.

Can I Take The EV Charger With Me If I Move House?

Yes, we can remove the charger and install a junction box in it’s place to keep the wiring safe. We charge £85+VAT for this service. We would then need to book at site visit at your new property to provide a quote for re-installing the EV charging point.

I Have A 3phase Electrical Supply, Can I Have A More Powerful Charger?

Yes, we can also supply 22kw EV chargers however a full site visit would need to be carried out for us to give you a quote. Please give our office a call on 01252 265094 to arrange.

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