Solar PV and battery storage installation in Hull – what to expect
Installing solar panels and battery storage is a great way to reduce energy bills and make your home more sustainable. It involves a few different steps, which can be broken down as follows: The design, supply, and installation of hardware is sorted out by us, so you won’t have to do anything for a perfect […]
Single versus three-phase home EV chargers
When it comes to home EV chargers, you can get a single-phase or three-phase charger, although your home is probably only compatible with single phase. In terms of functionality, single phase chargers are slower, but for most people, single phase delivers the necessary charging speeds for modern motoring. The decision between which one to choose […]
EV home charger installations in Hull – prices and what to expect
EV home charger installations in Hull usually cost between £600 and £1,200, depending on the type and power of the charger. Prices may also vary depending on the supplier and any installation costs. You can expect a fully qualified, accredited engineer to visit your property and carry out a survey and risk assessment. This will […]
Home EV charging costs in 2023
The cost to charge your electric vehicle in 2023 depends on the following factors: Here are some examples: Home charging costs with Energy Price Guarantee However, if you have an Economy 7 or EV energy tariff, you will pay significantly less than 31.8p/kWh when charging during off-peak hours. Home charging costs with off-peak electricity rates […]
Smart charger versus socket for charging electric vehicles at home
A smart charger is a device that safely connects an electric vehicle to a high-power electric supply to charge the vehicle at fast charge speeds. Smart chargers are often more efficient than a conventional socket and can provide faster charging times, with speeds up to 7.4kW with a single-phase supply. Smart chargers are superior to […]
The best features to look for in EV home chargers
While any old EV charger will give you a boost, the best smart chargers let you schedule charge times, create price caps, and tap into smart tariffs. The EV charger market is constantly moving and there has been a marked increase in the number of home chargers you can buy over the last 24-months. Brands […]
Considering solar PV for EV charging? Don’t forget about battery storage!
Charging your EV with solar panels sound fantastic, until you remember you live in the UK and we get deprived of sunshine for weeks and months at a time. The solution to the issue of solar panels only working at maximum capacity when the sun is shining is to install a battery storage system. Battery […]
What is bi-directional charging?
Bi-directional charging is a feature of some electric vehicles that lets them send power both ways. The way it works is the vehicle has an onboard charger that can charge and discharge, so it accepts power coming in and send power out. Why would you want to send power out: Although bi-directional charging is in […]
How long does a home charger last?
Providing your home charger was installed under the OZEV scheme, your home charger has a minimum three-year warranty covering all hardware and software from the time of installation. Charger brands registered under the OZEV scheme are obligated to provide a three-year warranty, which is why installers like us offer a three-year guarantee. However, chargers outside […]
Is an EV charger better than a 3-pin socket?
A 3-pin socket will charge your electric car, but it will do so slowly. 3-pin sockets supply 2.6kW of power, which equates to 8-miles of range per hour. This means you could charge for 10 hours overnight and get 80-miles of range, which probably isn’t 50% of your vehicle’s maximum range. In comparison, a 32A […]