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Charging an electric car off a normal power point works, but it is slow and not really what those outlets were built for. A proper home charger is faster and safer. Here is what is actually involved in getting one fitted.
An EV charger pulls a lot of power for hours at a time. It needs its own dedicated circuit run from the switchboard, not shared with the rest of the house. This is the part that makes it safe to run overnight, every night, without stressing the wiring you already have.
A proper install starts at the board, not the driveway. We look at spare capacity, whether there is safety switch protection, and whether your supply can handle the extra load. Sometimes the board needs a little work before the charger goes in. Better to know that up front than halfway through the job.
Placement is not just about looks. The distance from the switchboard to the charger, whether the run is indoor or outdoor, and whether your home is single or three phase all change the job. A few things that affect the quote:
If your supply is already tight, a smart charger can ease back automatically when the house is drawing a lot, so you do not trip the main supply. It is worth raising before you buy a charger, because it can save you from a more expensive supply upgrade down the track.
The honest bit. The charger unit is the easy part. The wiring, the dedicated circuit and the switchboard are where a proper job is either done right or quietly cut short. Get those right and you have a setup that is safe and fast for years.
Tell us what you drive and where you would park it, and we will work out exactly what your place needs and give you a straight quote. No jargon, no pressure.
Reading is good. Sorted is better. Give us a call and we will get you looked after, day or night.
