Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Best Practices

How to Choose an EV Charger 

• First, you will need to ensure that the EV charger has the same type of connection port as your customer's electric car. 

• If your client uses their Electric Car daily for long journeys, it might be worth recommending a charger with a higher kilowatt (kW) output because their electric car will charge faster than a lower kilowatt (kW) charger - which is ideal if they are always on the move.

• Some electric car chargers come with additional features, such as built-in Wi-Fi and the ability to set custom schedules for charging electric cars more effectively. Be mindful because EV Chargers can cost anywhere from £500 up to £1500, depending on the power output and any extra features your customer may require.

Where Should EV Chargers be Installed 

• Permission: It is vital to check with your client that they have permission from their landlord if they live in a rented property.

• Electrical System: You will need to also ensure that the property's electrical system will be able to support an electric car charger, as some homes may need to be upgraded, especially if it's a new build.

• Location: Depending one if you are installing a tethered or untethered charger, it won't really matter what side the charging point is installed on. If the charger is installed in a garage, you must ensure the area is well-ventilated.

How to Install an  EV charger

• When you arrive on-site, before you get started, the first thing you must do is carry out a quick risk assessment.

• Take the customer through the installation process. Show them what you will be doing and allow them to agree on where to install the charger. 

• Inform the customer you will need to turn off the electricity supply in the property so you can wire the charger to the mains. 

• Once the electricity supply is off, you can now get to work. Start by drilling and mapping out where the cables will run to the fuse box.

• Mount the cables as you wire them to the fuse box. Provide trunking, as this will keep the wiring nice and tidy and secure to the wall. 

• Once you have finished wiring up, you can give the charger a check over to make sure everything is working correctly.

• Once everything has been done, show the customer how to use their new EV charger and run them through all the extra features the charger may come with.