THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING AN EV CHARGER?
If you're thinking about getting an electric vehicle, one of the first things you might look at is which charger you'd like installed.
But there's something more important to consider first...
Can your existing electrical installation safely accommodate it?
An EV charger can place a significant load on your electrical installation for several hours at a time, so there are several things an electrician needs to assess before installation.
🔌 Is the existing supply suitable?
⚡ Can the consumer unit accommodate the additional circuit?
🛡️ What type of RCD protection is required?
🏠 Is the installation on a PME/TN-C-S supply, and does the charger require additional PME fault protection?
📈 Is surge protection required?
🔋 Will load management be appropriate to prevent excessive demand on the property?
And that's before we've even considered the cable route and where the charger will actually be positioned.
Choosing the charger is only part of the job.
The important thing is making sure the complete installation is designed and installed correctly.
If you're considering an EV charger installation in High Wycombe, get in touch with us today!
It's much easier to design the installation around your requirements than discover afterwards that something needs changing.
