EV home charging solutions in Reading
If EV home charging points are new to you and you are looking to expand your knowledge, we’ve put together some useful information which can help to explain everything you need to know.
Electric Vehicle Home Charging Station Installation in Reading and surrounding areas
The installation of a EV home charging solution is more straightforward than you might think!
Firstly, our EV home charging solutions in Reading can be installed inside or outside your property or garage; whatever best suits you. Prior to an installation, one of our approved installers will contact you to discuss your exact requirements. We will need answers to a few questions and we may ask you to send us some photos too. On the day before installation, we will be in touch to confirm some final arrangements. On the installation day itself, we will install the home EV charging point, test the charger and the circuit, demonstrate the EV home charging point’s capabilities and ensure we leave you with all the necessary documentation upon completion.
A complete electric home charging station installation usually takes just a couple of hours; leaving you to get started with your first home charge straightaway!
Government Incentives for Home EV Charging Points
You may be eligible for a Government grant for your electric car home charging station. In summary, the Government’s Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) can provide a 75% contribution to the cost of one home EV charging station and its installation. This grant is capped at £350 (including VAT) per installation. There are a few rules and regulations surrounding the grant offer but these can be read in full on Government’s dedicated web page. Alternatively, complete our enquiry form and we can help.
If you are unsure if you qualify for the EVHS grant simply complete the form below and a member of our team will be able to advise you.
Suppliers of Outdoor Charging Stations for Home
We are official resellers and approved installers for our two preferred suppliers: Rolec and Zappi. Both manufacturers are trusted, reputable brands and we have a vast amount of experience in installing these points. We can also offer a supply-only service if required.
Rolec are renowned as one of the UK’s primary manufacturers of outdoor electrical equipment. They pride themselves on offering cost-effective, scalable solutions to suit all budgets & requirements
Zappi has an excellent market reputation offering impressive home charging system specifications. They also won the Humber Renewables Green Innovations Award in 2018.
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Please note that if you have purchased another home charger from an alternative manufacturer, Murdoch Engineering can still install this for you. In this case, the charging station would be covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee only and the electrical installation would be covered by Murdoch Engineering. Contact us for more information on arranging an installation of your own purchased product.
Frequently asked questions
At the moment we offer electric vehicle home charge station installations to customers in Reading and those within approximately one hour’s drive of Reading. Please contact us to see if we cover where you live.
There are several EV home chargers available on the market. We would recommend units from trusted manufacturers Rolec or Zappi although alternatives are available. Prices start from £499 + VAT but can vary dependent on your exact requirements. We are more than happy to provide a no-obligation quotation so please contact us with your enquiry.
The Rolec 32AMP and Zappi Smart Charger installations are compatible with the charging of Tesla vehicles. Please contact us with exact vehicle make and model information and we can provide personalised advice and costings on Tesla home charger installations.
An OLEV grant refers to the Government’s grant for home EV charging installations which is provided by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). Refer to the Government’s dedicated page to read more on the grant and how you can apply.
OZEV stands for Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. In fact OZEV is replacing OLEV as the Government works towards a transition to zero emission vehicles, rather than just low emission. You will therefore see reference to both OLEV and OZEV when researching grants.
There are just a few installation regulations which need to be adhered to in order to install an electric home charging station. Sometimes suitability can be ascertained via photos and information provided by the customer however in some instances a site visit may be necessary. Most notably, the installer will be looking for other metal items connected to your electricity supply which are within a few metres of your desired installation location.
You will pay your standard electricity unit price when charging your vehicle. The cost of charging will depend on the amount of charge left in the battery at time of charging and also will vary by vehicle make and model. Usually the cost of charging a vehicle is between £3.00 and £7.50. Those with access to solar power will benefit even more from significant cost savings.
This depends on the vehicle and the home EV charging point installed. For any maths gurus out there, a rough calculation would be to divide the energy of your battery (in kWh) by the speed of the charger in kW. Most customers would be looking at a charging time (from flat to full) of between one to six hours.
