What is the best-untethered charger?
In our opinion, the best-untethered charger today is the Indra Smart PRO if you want an in-built display, solar and complete tariff integration. Another popular option is the EO Mini Pro 2, an inconspicuous black box that’s cheap to install and easy to use. It requires a Garo earthing device, though, and the app isn’t […]
How does charging an EV with solar panels work?
To charge your electric vehicle with solar panels at home, you need a solar system and a smart charger with a terminal for solar integration. If your solar system is direct feed, i.e. it doesn’t have an energy storage system, then you can charge your EV directly with solar power during the day. If your […]
Why is the OZEV grant ending for homeowners?
On March 31, 2022, the OZEV grant ends for homeowners, bringing an end to the £350 EV charger installation subsidy. What this means is simple – homeowners will not pay £350 more for their EV charger, increasing the average cost by around 40%. It means if a charger would have cost £799 before, it will […]
How much will an EV increase my electric bill?
Your electricity bill will probably increase by 5-10% with an EV. The easiest way to reduce costs is to purchase an EV tariff that gives you cheap electricity when charging your EV. The amount an EV will increase your electricity bill by depends on how much power you consume at home and how much you […]
How often should I charge my EV?
How often should you charge your electric vehicle? The answer is simple: charge it when it gets to around 20% or when you need more miles to complete your journey. If the energy in the battery is sufficient for you to complete your journeys, why would you keep topping up? That would be like keeping […]
What Chargers Do We Recommend?
EV home chargers are split into two types: tethered and untethered. Both categories have excellent options, and which is best for you depends on your priorities. Here are the chargers we recommend most to customers: Untethered EO Mini Pro 2 / 7.2kW SYNC EV / 7.4kW Easee One / 7.4kW Rolec HomeSmart Wallpod / 7.2kW […]
EVHS Grant Ends for Homeowners March 31st 2022
The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme ( EVHS ) run by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles ( OZEV ) comes to an end for homeowners on March 31st, 2022. Homeowners who want to get a home charger installed with the grant will need to apply before the March 31st deadline or pay for the full cost of installation after. The […]
How Fast Will My Electric Car Charge At Home?
Charging at home on a single-phase power supply gives you charging speeds up to 7.4kW, although fast home chargers are offered in 7kW, 7.2kW and 7.4kW outputs. Here’s what you can expect charging at home (up to): 3-pin plug (2.3kW) – 5 miles of range per hour 3.6kW charger – 15 miles of range per […]
Do electric cars lose charge when parked?
Yes! Electric cars do lose charge when parked, although the effect is minimal. The phenomenon is called “self-discharge”, a chemical reaction that takes place in the battery. When an electric car is parked, the 12V battery (the same battery found in cars with combustion engines) trickles power to the systems that need it, thus preserving […]
How much does charging an electric car cost?
Working out how much it costs to charge an electric car is simple. All you need to do is take the price per kWh on the electricity tariff and multiply it by the battery capacity (also measured in kWh) to get an accurate price. For example, if you pay 13p per kWh, and your car […]