EV charger in Padiham
The short answer
Home and workplace chargers
- Price from
- £800.00
- Time on site
- 2 to 4 hours
What you get
A professionally installed electric vehicle charging point at your home, ensuring safe and efficient charging for your car.
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When do you need a EV charger?
You will need a professional installer if you buy an electric car or move house.
- When you buy your first electric vehicle
- Moving to a home with no charger
- Upgrading an old or slow charging point
- Meeting new safety rules for rental homes
- Fitting chargers in new build property blocks
What happens on the day
A specialist electrician will visit to mount the unit and connect it to your power.
- Mounting the charger box to your wall
- Running cables from your main fuse box
- Switching off power briefly for final tests
- Setting up the smart phone app links
- Checking all safety earthing is working perfectly
- Showing you how to start a charge
How to prepare
- Clear the space around your fuse box
- Identify where you usually park your car
- Find your home Wi-Fi password for setup
- Take photos of your main electricity meter
- Check you have permission if renting property
- Make sure your driveway is clear for work
- Find your car's charging port location
- Keep children and pets away from cables
How to improve your result
- Switch to a dedicated EV energy tariff
- Schedule charging for the cheapest night hours
- Keep your charging cables clean and dry
- Update the charger software via the app
- Check the plug socket for debris regularly
- Use solar panels to charge for free
Why it is useful day to day
Having a home charger makes owning an electric car easy and cheap.
- Wake up every day with full range
- Save money using cheap overnight electricity
- Avoid busy and expensive public charging hubs
- Stop worrying about cables in the rain
- Add value to your home for buyers
Why we ask these questions
Your installer will help you choose the best spot for your daily needs.
- Finding the best cable route to your drive
- Checking if your fuse box needs space
- Explaining how smart charging saves you money
- Helping with data security and app setups
- Discussing if you need a cable attached
Frequently asked questions
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