EV Charging Station Installation & Services

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Complete OZEV Authorised Installation Service

I am an Office of Zero-Emissions Vehicles (OZEV, formerly OLEV) authorised EV charging station installer, meaning that I have specialist training and the government-approved qualifications for safely installing any charging station.

I am a self-employed installer, so I can often be available on reasonably short notice. Scroll down for more information about grants, different makes of charging station and the installation process itself. Please be aware that the former homeowner grants are no longer available, so you may have to pay the full installation costs in those circumstances.

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New OZEV Small Business Fleet/Staff EV Infrastructure Grants

A new grant scheme from the government can cover some of the cost of putting in the infrastructure for EV charging. This can amount to thousands of pounds, and is worth investigating if you are thinking about putting in some EV charging points. The rules:

Your company must have less than 250 employees, and be registered at Companies House at the same address where the intalls are to take place.
You must install at least 2x charge points.
You must have at least 5x dedicated car parking spaces available for EV charging stations. Cabling to at least 5x charge points must be installed.
You can draw up to £500/space, plus £350/installed charging point, up to 75% of the total cost of the works.
The grant covers distribution equipment, cabling, and any groundworks or building works necessary to install chargepoints such as footings and bollards.

Groundworks underway at Thorpe Constantine Estate near Tamworth

New OZEV Landlord/Tenant Grant Scheme

Landlords and flat owners can benefit from up to £350 off the cost of the purchase and installation of a new smart electric vehicle charger. This is one of two new schemes being offered by OZEV.

OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme

Businesses can get up to £14,000 in grants towards the installation of electric vehicle charging stations their employees or customers. The grant is up to £350 per dedicated socket, up to 40 charge points!!! This is in addition to infrastructure grants for eligible SMEs. Contact me to find out more!

Worried about blowing a fuse?

Why not install a charging station that includes intelligent load balancing? Using a sensor on your incoming supply, as shown in the photo, the unit can lower output when there are too many other loads on the supply. This is especially useful on older domestic properties and light commercial properties. Contact me to discuss, there are many options available!

Free Apps

All new smart chargers, regardless of brand, come with free apps for managing your charger and scheduling charging. Some brands have additional features, like optimising integration with solar PV arrays and making best use of off-peak tariffs.

Charge for Use! Monta approved installer.

Most commercial charging stations, including basic 7kW charging stations, can be managed using an optional charging station management system. This can include charging a fee to recoup the cost of the electricity and the charging stations. Fee arrangements depend on the size of the installation. Monta, for example, is subscription free for up to 3 charging stations, only taking a per-transaction fee. In turn, the system puts the rest straight into your bank account, and provides users with receipts.

Manufacturer Authorised Installer

I am factory authorised to install several makes of EV chargers. Please find a sample below. If you see a different one you like better, by all means contact me. I am authorised to install any brand as long as it complies with the regulations, and given that caveat, I am happy to install one that your purchase yourself. Be forewarned, however, that some makes like Tesla require additional equipment to make them compliant with UK regulations, which can add to the cost of installation. See the bottom of the page for a more detailed discussion of the installation process including safety checks.

Simpson & Partners Authorised Installer

Simpson & Partners designs and manufactures all of its products in the Cotswolds, not far from Birmingham. There are a variety of features including customisable cases and all of the latest technology like open PEN fault protection and load balancing. These units are more expensive than others, but they look great and they are very well made. If only the best will do, these EV chargers are it! Designed and manufactured in the Cotswolds!

New! Teltonika Teltocharge

I've recently been approached by Teltonika, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, who specialise in IoT applications (Internet of Things), and have recently brought out a new charging station, the Teltocharge. They are offering a discount to the first customers in our area. Like Simpson & Partners, these EV charging stations are customisable and very high quality. They are designed and manufactured in a new, state-of-the-art factory in Vilnius.

Ohme Authorised Installer

I have installed a few of these little gems, the Ohme Home Pro. They are sealed units, which makes them very robust and completely weatherproof. They come with an impressive set of features and an app which can even adjust charging based on real-time updates to your electricity rates (if you have a variable tariff electricity supplier like Octopus). Designed in the UK!

VoltShare Authorised Installer

I have installed several VoltShare charging stations for both domestic and commercial clients. They are less expensive than UK-manufactured units, but the build quality on their latest model, the HH3, is very good. VoltShare's app allows you to share your charge point, and to collect revenue without any monthly fees. A good value-for-money, turnkey solution for small venues, landlords, and small businesses.

Wallbox Pulsar Max Authorised Installer

Wallbox offers some advanced features like a very sophisticated dynamic load balancing function that can operate across multiple charging stations. Manufactured in the EU!

Zappi and Myenergi Authorised Installer

Myenergi products offer a full range of energy monitoring and integration, including integration with solar arrays, dynamic load balancing over several charge points, and a new range of storage batteries out soon. Made in the Ireland!

FYI - The Installation Process

The installation process is not always as straightforward as you might think, so I have laid out an overview of the whole process, or more to the point, where you might expect additional costs. Click on the down arrow at the right to read all the boring details!

On many smaller jobs with a small charging point attached to the outside of your house or building, these are merely checks, and the process will not take long at all. It is even more straightforward if you aren't bothered about a government grant.

For commercial installations, when ground works or building works are required, there may be a lot of planning and coordination involved before and during the installation and configuration of your new charging station(s). This can add time and expense.

Here is the whole process, step-by-step:

The first step is to check the current state and capacity of your electrical supply and system, including the following:
- The nature and capacity of your incoming electrical supply, to make sure it can handle the additional load.
- Whether the installation is indoors or outdoors, and the state of your electrical system, in particular the earthing arrangements.
- Your current "fuse board" (consumer unit) or distribution board - its age, capacity and location.
- In cases where your currently installed appliances put you at risk of blowing your main supply fuse, I will discuss options. In many instances, National Grid will upgrade your fuse to accomodate the additional load for free. Many new charging units ship with devices to monitor the load and to temporarily throttle the charging station during peak loads, and this is usually very useful for gaining immediate approval from National Grid. I always recommend charge points that include this feature by default.
- You may wish to have a smart meter for certain smart charging station functionality, and for optimum savings you may wish to switch to a variable rate to take advantage of lower tariffs during off-peak times.
- You may wish to switch to a 100% renewable supplier. Some suppliers like Octopus are now providing variable tariffs that are 100% renewable and much less expensive when the big wind farms are at their peak - smart chargers and storage batteries can help you maximise the advantage of this cost differential between peak and off-peak tariffs, and you can feel even better about your electric vehicle(s) because they are powered by renewables. Some suppliers offer green tariffs, but their mix of supply may include nuclear power or "bio-mass" generators - so read the fine print and do your homework. Some sources of electricity can be controversial. Beware of "green-washing" and make sure you are happy about where your electricity is generated. You may need to contact your electricity supplier and have a smart meter installed, but you shouldn't be charged for it.
I will need to carry out a site survey. Some of the things I will check, in addition to the above:
- Where will the new unit be installed? Is it indoors or outdoors? NB - most installations will require either an earth rod or a device to monitor for "open PEN faults." This adds to the costs. More on this in another article (scroll down).
- How far is it from the electricity supply, and where will I run the cables and place any other necessary equipment?
- Will any of my works require plastering or decorating after I am done?
- Will any groundworks (digging and paving) be required?
- Will it be physically possible for your electricity supplier to carry out any necessary upgrades?
Next we will agree to an estimate of the cost you will pay, terms & conditions, and sign a contract. NB - this will only cover electrical works and the installation of the charging point(s). If you have already agreed to a "standard" installation prior to my site survey, and the survey turns up any issues, you will be entitled to cancel the contract and receive a full refund for any money paid in advance before I begin the installation. I will ask that you pay for the charging station(s), cables, and materials in advance once we have agreed a price and date for the installation.
Some pre-works may be necessary to bring your property in line with the latest version of the regulations, to provide enough capacity to power fast charging stations, or to place the charging point(s) where you want them on your property. There are some works that I cannot do myself, but I am happy to coordinate with other contractors, and to provide required specifications to them. If you have preferred contractors, that makes the process much easier for me, but I can also provide some project management and contract management for a fee if that is helpful. Most of my customers prefer to do this themselves, but some prefer a more turnkey solution. For larger installations, I will include some days for this kind of project management and coordination work in my estimates, but for smaller installations I may waive fees. These activities may include the following:
- Developing two or more options and cost estimates for complex projects. This can sometimes take several days and I may ask for fees to cover my time.
- Installing a new, dedicated supply, in coordination with National Grid. NB - these works require a good deal of advanced planning, but I can coordinate with National Grid on your behalf.
- Groundworks to lay underground cable or ducts, dig up car parks and repave them, and to install footings and stands. This will need to be organised prior to installation of the chargepoints.
If you would like for me to draw down government grants to help defray the cost, there may be an online application process - and if so I will send you the url to the appropriate form on the OZEV website.
As soon as possible, I can begin necessary repairs or upgrades to your electrical installation in preparation for installing your new EV charging point(s).
Once your home or site is prepped and ready, and any required notice period has expired, the easy part starts! This is when I can finally lay the cables and install your new charging point(s) and other necessary equipment.
The job will finish with a series of tests to make sure that all the new electrical connections are safe and meet requirements, and that the new charger is working correctly. I have specialist equipment for testing EV chargers, but my usual final test is to plug in my electric van for a few minutes to make sure.
Once installation is completed, I will install and configure any software and communication (usually a via the mobile network or local Wifi), and walk you through operation of your new charging station and software.
In due course I will issue you completed certificates, building control notification, etc.
If you are eligible for a grant, that will be reflected in your initial invoice, and it will be my responsibility to draw down the grant.

If you've read this far, thank you! I hope it all makes sense. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

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