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EV charger installation for homes and businesses. We look at the vehicle, the usual charging routine, the available electrical supply and the existing switchboard before recommending the charger and any load management that may be required.
What we help with
- Advice on charging options
- Home EV charger installation
- Commercial and workplace charging
- Assessment of the vehicle, charging routine and available supply
- Switchboard assessment and load management
- Single-phase and three-phase charging
- Solar and battery integration
- Charger location, cable-route planning, testing and commissioning
Main charger types
- Portable chargerA portable charger plugged into a standard power point suits low daily driving, but it charges slowly.
- Single-phase wall chargerA single-phase wall charger suits most homes. It typically charges at up to about 7 kW, depending on the vehicle and available supply.
- Three-phase wall chargerA three-phase wall charger suits higher daily use where the property has three-phase supply. It can typically supply up to about 22 kW AC, depending on the vehicle and available supply, and some vehicles will accept less than that.
- BusinessesFor businesses, several chargers with load management suit staff and fleet charging.
How we approach the work
Match the routine
We start with the vehicle, how far it typically travels each day and how long it is normally parked. That tells us the charging rate you actually need, and we recommend a charger to suit it.
Manage the load
We look at the available supply, the switchboard and the other significant loads on the property. Where unrestricted charging isn’t suitable, we explain the load-management and supply-upgrade options before anything is installed.
Plan the installation
We work out where the charger will go, how the vehicle parks and reaches it, how the cable will run, how exposed it is to the weather and whether it needs physical protection. Then we set up monitoring, test the charger and show you how to use it.
Relevant capabilities
Home EV charging, commercial EV charging, single-phase charging, three-phase charging, load management, solar integration, battery integration, switchboard assessment, and testing and commissioning.
Considerations for choosing the right charger
- What the vehicle can accept
- How far it travels
- How long it is parked
- The available supply
- Switchboard capacity
- Other loads on the property
- Existing solar and battery systems
Worth knowing
A charger’s rated output is not always the rate the vehicle will accept. Charging speed also depends on the vehicle, the supply, the installation and the load-management settings, so we explain what to expect for your vehicle and property rather than quoting the charger’s maximum.
Network work
Some installations need changes to the supply before the charger can go in. Where a project requires Accredited Service Provider work, we can coordinate this through our local partners. We have long-term working relationships with Level 1 construction, Level 2 connection and Level 3 design providers.
Questions people ask
Which charger suits my vehicle and driving?
It depends on how far you typically drive each day, how long the vehicle is parked and what the vehicle can accept. If the vehicle is home overnight and the daily distance isn’t large, a single-phase wall charger, or even a portable charger, may be enough. Higher daily use may justify a three-phase charger if the supply allows it. We look at the vehicle and the routine before recommending a charger.
Can the charger use power from my solar system?
It can, if the solar is generating while the vehicle is plugged in. Some chargers can adjust the charging rate to follow the solar output, depending on the charger and how it is set up. If the vehicle is usually away during the day, there is less opportunity to charge from solar. We look at the existing solar and inverter and explain what is practical.
Will the existing switchboard and supply support it?
Sometimes, but we can’t tell until we look. We check the supply, the switchboard and the other loads on the property. If there isn’t enough capacity, the options can include load management, switchboard work or a supply upgrade, and we explain them before you decide. A supply upgrade depends on approval from the network, so we can’t promise it ahead of time.
What is load management?
Load management adjusts the charging rate based on how much power the rest of the property is using. When other large loads are running, the charger slows down or pauses, and it picks up again when they stop. It can allow a charger to be installed without upgrading the supply, although charging may be slower at busy times.
Do I need three-phase power?
Not necessarily. A single-phase charger suits most homes. Three-phase charging can help with higher daily travel or several vehicles, but only if the vehicle can accept a three-phase charge and the property has three-phase supply. If it doesn’t, we can explain what a supply upgrade would involve.
Can two vehicles share the available supply?
In many cases, yes, with load management. Two chargers can be set up to share the available capacity, or one charger can be shared between vehicles if the routines allow it. How well it works depends on the supply, the other loads and how much each vehicle needs to charge each day.
Can the charger be installed outdoors?
Yes, if the charger is rated for outdoor use and the location suits it. We consider weather exposure, direct sun, the risk of a vehicle hitting it and how the cable will be reached and stored. Sometimes a cover, a bollard or a different position is the better answer.
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Whether it’s a fault, planned work or a new project, give us a little information and we’ll work out the next step.
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