EV Chargers
EV Charging Overview
Although the upfront cost of an electric vehicle is often higher, they can be cheaper to run, due to the lower cost of electricity compared to petrol or diesel. Recharging at home (overnight) will normally result in the greatest cost savings. Chargepoints can be installed in various locations, including homes with garages or driveways, workplaces, residential streets, town centres, public car parks, and destinations like shopping centres or motorway service stations.
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Types of charging points
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Slow chargepoints (3KW)
Slow charge points are typically the most cost-effective option and are ideal for vehicles parked for several hours, such as during working hours or overnight.
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Fast chargepoints (7KW-22KW)
Fast charge points are ideal for vehicles parked for a few hours or as a quick overnight charging solution, making them perfect for home installations. A 7kW charger is suitable for properties with a single-phase electrical supply, which is common in most UK homes. On the other hand, a 22 kW charger is designed for properties with a three-phase supply, so it's helpful to know your property's electrical setup. If you're unsure, Greenio will gladly assist you during the quote process.
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Rapid chargepoints (50KW+)
Rapid chargepoints offer the fastest way to recharge a vehicle,
typically bringing it to 80% in around 30 minutes. However, rapid charge points can be the most costly option and they cannot be installed at home.
Benefits of Installing an EV Charger
Cost Effective
Charging your Electric car at home is usually much cheaper than using Rapid Charge points at the service station. The average cost to fully charge your car is just over £3. For instance, to fully charging a 30kWh Nissan LEAF overnight will cost around £3.96. Whereas, using a rapid charging point, typically found at service stations, would cost arout £6.50 for a 30-minute charge.
Convenience
Having an EV charger installed at home is far more convenient and time effective than relying on public use chargers.
Faster
Home chargers are typically much faster than public EV chargers. Depending on the charger's size, your car can be fully charged in as little as one hour. This allows you to get back on the road with a fully charged battery much more quickly than with a public charger - unless you opt for a rapid charger, which can be expensive.
Property Value
Each year, more people are switching from petrol or diesel vehicles to electric or hybrid model, leading to increased demand for charging points. Installing an electric vehicle charging point at your home can enhance your property's value, making it more appealing to potential buyers if you decide to sell. If you choose to move, Greenio offers a relocation service to transfer your EV charger to your new address, ensuring you receive the same professional service and installation as before.
FAQs
How long does it take to achieve a full charge?
This depends on the battery size in your car and the power of your charge point. Typically plug-in hybrids (e.g. Golf GTE, Prius) charge at a rate of 3.7kW, fully charging within 3 hours. Fully electric cars (e.g. Tesla) can charge at 7.4kW on a single phase supply but have a much bigger battery, e.g a 75kWh Tesla Model S would take 10 hours to fully charge. A 3.7kW charge charges at a rate of approximately 12mph, while a 7.4kW charge charges at a rate of approximately 24mph.
How often do you have to charge an electric car?
Compared to petrol or diesel vehicles, which typically require a refill every few weeks, many new EV drivers often wonder how frequently they need to charge their car. The answer largely depends on your driving habits and vehicle's range.
Can I charge my EV for free from my solar panels?
Yes, there are a couple of ways to do this. One is to use a dedicated Zappi charger, which diverts excess generated energy into your electric vehicle. This means that instead of exporting that energy back to the grid you're using it for zero-carbon mobility. However, this requires having your EV parked at home during the day. The alternative is to use a battery system to store that energy and then discharge it into your EV in the evening or nighttime.
How long does it take to install an EV charger?
Greenio can typically install your new EV Charger in about half a day. If your fuse box is located far from the charging point or cables need to be routed through internal rooms, the installation may take a little longer.
Whats the difference between tethered and untethered EV Chargers?
A tethered charger has a cable that is permanently attached to the unit. In contrast, untethered chargers do not come with a cable included as standard so you'll need to purchase one separately.
Where can I install an electric vehicle charger?
EV chargers are weatherproof so they can usually be installed on the side of your home, inside a garage or on your driveway. Given that most EV charging cables range between 5 to 10m in length, it's important to consider where you park most frequently.
Zappi Chargers
Zappi is the UKs Most Popular EV Charger and is a smart EV charger with a difference. Zappi can operate as a
standard home car charger, using power from your own home Solar PV system or wind generation. But don’t worry,
if you don’t have solar panels installed, the Zappi will still operate as a standard car charger harnessing power from the grid.
Benefits of Zappi Chargers
• Compatiable with the Zappi App to monitor your Zappi from anywhere
• Patented Pen Protection
(Zappi will shut off power delivery if its cable is compromised or cut)
• Ability to set timers to charge your EV during cheaper rate times
• Zappi can work off your Solar PV system so you could, in effect,
charge your EV for free!
• PIN Code Protected & IP65 dust and water resistant
• 7KW & 22KW Options
• Tethered & Untethered options
• 3 Years manufacturer warranty as standard
Andersen Chargers
Andersen produces perhaps the most stylish EV chargepoints on the market, featuring a use design which houses cables inside the unit when not in use. Committed to quality and British manufacturing, Andersen uses premium materials throughout. The flexible cable wraps neatly within the chassis, keeping any loose cables hidden when the charger isn't in use. You can choose between four colours for the metal chassis and eight metal or four wooden finishes for the front. The materils used r highly durable and the chassis comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Benefits of Andersen Chargers
• Compatiable with the konnect App to monitor your Charger from anywhere
• LED display on the front panel indicates charging status.
• Ability to set timers to charge your EV during cheaper rate times
• IP65 rated. Specifically designed to withstand rain, sleet, and snow.
• Remote app locking to secure your charge point
• 7KW & 22KW Options
• No earth rod required. This allows for a cheaper, quicker
installation
• 3 Years manufacturer warranty as standard
Why Greenio?
Our Expertise
Greenio's friendly experts are always on hand to answer your questions and help find the right EV Charging solution for your needs.
The Best Engineers
Greenio Engineers are fully qualified and bring years of experience and knowledge. As a forward thinking, professional and friendly company, we ensure only the best electricians join our team.
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One-Stop-Shop
We manage every step of the process from the initial quote, to the installation, so you only need one number for updates or questions.
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Customer Service
Our customer service is unmatched by design and we are proud to have received over 70 five-star reviews on google from our satisfied customers.
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Warranty
All equipment installed by Greenio comes with the manufacturer's warranty, and every PV installation includes a standard 24-month workmanship guarantee.
Interested in a free quote?
Fill in our EV Charger Enquiry Form or Call us on 0800 810 0565
