YOUR FAQ EV CHARGERS

The cost of installing an EV Charger at home typically ranges from £900, depending on factors like the type of charger, your home's electrical system and the complexity of the installation.  We would recommend that our clients contact us for a quotation.

Having an EV Charger at home offers several benefits including the convenience of charging your vehicle overnight without the need to visit public stations.

Also the cost savings as home Electricity is cheaper than public charging, there are also several utility companies offering off-peak EV Charging Tariffs that tend to be cheaper.

At Lectec Ltd we would recommend that you have the correct Charging Point for your Electric Vehicle fitted, there's a common misconception that EV chargers can be plugged into a standard 13Amp exterior socket. 

While this is possible as a temporary or emergency measure, it's not recommended for regular use.  Standard sockets are not designed to handle the continuous high load required for charging an electric vehicle, which can lead to overheating and potential safety risks.

When choosing an EV Charger it is important to consider charging speed, smart features, compatibility and installation costs.  At Lectec Ltd we can help you to choose the right charger for your needs.

Charging times will of course depend on the charger type and the size of the car Battery.  As an idea a 7kW Home Charger typically takes 6-8 hours for a full charge from 'empty' on a car with a 50kWh Car Battery.

In most cases, planning permission is not required to install an EV charger at home, provided it meets certain criteria, such as not protruding more than 0.2 metres from the wall and being installed on an off-street parking area.  However, DNO Notification is a requirement.

Installing an EV charger in a flat or without a driveway can be more challenging, but it is possible. You may need to get permission from your building management or explore options like using shared or community chargers, or installing a charger on a street. You may also need to speak to the local council.

Installing an EV Charge Point typically takes half a day for a standard installation.  The exact time will depend on several factors including the complexity of the install and whether electrical upgrades are required.

The misconception of installing an Electric Vehicle charger and then having nothing to do is not quite true.  As the owner of your newly installed equipment, you should ideally ensure that the socket is not left on the floor and has dust caps fitted or placed in its holster, this will help stop water ingress and corrosion.  

Also you should ensure that any Apps are kept up to date, this will provide you with information on Firmware and Software updates for you to complete, if and when required.

Although the answer to this you would anticipate to be yes, this actually depends if they have the necessary qualifications to complete this type of work, this involves taking a course and exam with accredited examination bodies.

As a Business, yes you can install EV Chargers, the rules around this are a little different to that of Residential Clients, especially regarding the DNO Application, (this is the notification made to the Distribution Network Operator for your area) it is best to contact us to discuss your requirements as you could also be eligible for a Government Grant Scheme.

Currently Government Grants are only available to Landlords, Tenants and Workplace Schemes.  Not all applications are successful.