If you are thinking about an EV charger installation in Bristol, there are a few things worth considering before choosing a charger.
The right unit will depend on where you park, how many electric vehicles use your driveway, whether your home's electrics can support it and if you’d benefit from a smart charger. The good news is that for most homes, the installation is much more straightforward than people expect and once it's in place, charging your car at home is usually cheaper, more convenient and far easier than relying on public charging points.
Choosing the right EV charger installation in Bristol
One of the biggest decisions is choosing the type of charger that suits your lifestyle. Some homeowners prefer a tethered charger with a cable permanently attached, while others choose an untethered model, giving them flexibility to use different charging cables for different vehicles. If you have more than one electric vehicle in the household or family members who regularly visit with their own EV’s, it’s worth thinking about your future charging needs rather than just today’s needs.
Smart chargers have also become the more popular choice. They allow you to schedule charging and monitor usage through an app on your phone.
Why install an EV charger at home?
One of the biggest reasons homeowners choose to install an EV charger at home is convenience. Instead of planning journeys around public charging points or waiting for an available charger, you can simply plug your car in when you get home and let it charge overnight! Home charging is often more cost effective too, particularly if you take advantage of off peak electricity tariffs and a dedicated EV charger is much faster than using a standard plug!
A recent EV Charger installation in Bristol
We recently carried out an EV charger at a three bedroom semi detached house on Whiteway Road. The homeowners had two cars, with one being replaced with an electric vehicle. They also have family who visit and stay regularly from around the country with electric vehicles too.
Rather than installing a charger that only suited their new EV, we talked through how they actually used their driveway and we came to the decision to go for a smart untethered charger. This gave them the flexibility to charge different makes and models without being restricted to a permanently attached cable.
The house had already recently upgraded their consumer unit so there was no need for any additional electrical upgrades. That meant the installation was fairly straightforward, taking around 3.5 hours from start to finish. Including the charger and installation, projects like this typically cost between £800 - £1100, although every property is different.
Is your home ready for an EV charger?
Most property electrics are ready for an EV charger installation. Before we begin, we’ll check the condition of your existing electrical installation, available capacity in your consumer unit and the best cable route from your house to your charger. As the Whiteway road property showed, if your consumer unit has already been upgraded, the installation can often be completed quickly with very little disruption.
If additional work is needed, we’ll explain everything clearly beforehand so there are no unexpected surprises.
Contact us today for your EV charger!
At Allied Electrical Services, we know every home is different, which is why we always start by understanding how you’ll use your charger. We will recommend a solution that’s practical, reliable and built around your needs.
If you’re considering an EV charger Installation in Bristol, we’d be happy to talk you through your options, explain the installation process and help you choose the right charger for your home.
Call us today on – 0117 303 9000 or via our contact form
