Leading Home EV Car Charger Experts in North West England
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do which is why Absolutely Electrical are specialists at installing residential charging points for electric cars across North West England.
One of the main benefits of electric vehicles is their environmental credentials. Unlike petrol or diesel cars, electric cars don’t emit any of the gases that contribute to global warming, making them a great choice for anyone who cares about their carbon footprint. As one of the 13 members of the Zero Emission Vehicle Alliance, the UK has pledged to make all passenger vehicles sold “zero-emissions” by 2050.
Recommended Installers of Home Electric Car Chargers in North West England
Full electric and plug-in hybrid cars are growing in popularity and now come in all shapes and sizes, from two seater city cars to 4x4 off-roaders. Electric vehicle (EV) technology has developed greatly since the milk float, and as performance and range increases, purchasing an electric vehicle is becoming a very viable option for many people.
Making the most of your North West England electric car
To get the most out of your electric car, a properly installed and equipped charging station at your own home is vital. It is estimated that electric vehicle owners do more than 80% of their charging at home. A home car charging point allows them to take advantage of the low, stable rates or residential electricity and the fast charging capacity of these specialised outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most homes have single phase 230V supplies meaning the maximum power of chargers suitable are 7kw/32amps. Chargers are supplied by a 6mm cable wired directly from your fuse box/consumer unit and must be on their own dedicated circuit.
Depending on the condition and capacity of your fuse box/consumer unit an additional unit may need to be installed to supply the electric vehicle circuit.
Suppliers now offer great EV tariffs with money saving incentives: scheduled charging enables the car to be plugged in and set to charge between pre-set times like midnight and 7am to charge when the EV tariff gives the lowest price of electricity. This requires a smart meter to be fitted by your supplier.
A full electric Hyundai Ioniq costs much less to run than an equivalent petrol or diesel saloon, at around £4.80 to charge from empty to full, with a range of 193 miles, costing only 2.94 p per mile (based on 14p/kWh tariff).
9/10 customers go for tethered – a built in lead – as it is more convenient and allows you to keep your spare lead in the boot to use when you are away from home.
Some clients however prefer to have untethered – socket only – as they find the coiled leads untidy when not in use.
It’s a matter of personal taste and what suits you. At Absolutely Electrical we can install both types of home electric car charging point.
EV owners can “refill” their cars at home simply by plugging it in. You can use a standard outlet which takes a while or install a car charger for a much quicker charge. All electric vehicles come with a home connector kit.
Yes, it is standard practice and with built in battery management systems, there is no risk of overcharging. It means that you will find you car fully charged in the morning but not overcharged.
No, for safety reasons don’t do it yourself. Always hire a registered and certified electrician to install it for you.
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Why Choose Absolutely Electrical?
The majority of our work comes from recommendation by previous customers, which is a testament to our level of service and workmanship.
Our clients benefit from a skilled workforce with a track record of integrity and professionalism and all our home electric car charger installation services are of high quality and cost effective.
You can rely on our expertise and professionalism when it comes to quality electrical solutions.
- Fully qualified electricians
- All work guaranteed
- Competitive local pricing
- Free no obligation quotations
- Fully insured electrical contractors
- Reliable, trusted and friendly
- Installation, maintenance and repairs
- Highly recommended
NAPIT Approved Electricians
Absolutely Electrical are fully qualified and approved electricians with NAPIT; the UK's largest certification board for electricians.
This means Absolutely Electrical are vetted and reviewed by strict assessments.
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