CHARGING AT HOME
Having an EV charge point installed at home allows you to top up your vehicle’s range in the comfort of your own home, with the peace of mind of knowing you’ll never have to go far to find a charger.
Home chargers generally charge at slower speeds than those found in public spaces and are safe to leave plugged in overnight. We recommend using a 7kWh charge point for home charging, as this is the maximum power that most UK homes are able to supply.
If you live in rented accommodation, you must ensure you have permission from your landlord or building owner to have a charge point installed, as well as dedicated off-street parking.
CHARGING AT WORK
Whether you’re offering EV charging to your employees, or transitioning an entire business fleet to electric, having your own charge point installed will help reduce your business’s carbon footprint and support your employees in their transition to electric transport.
For workplace charging, we recommend 7kWh chargers, allowing your employees to plug in during their working hours and clock out with a full battery.
If you’re wanting to offer EV charging to customers, a faster charger might be a better option, such as a 22kWh charger, which gives customers plenty of time to visit your business and leave with a full battery.
EV fleets are also a popular option for many businesses and a 7kWh fast charger will allow you to power your fleet out of business hours, so they’re ready to go when you need them.
BUILT-IN CABLE?
When choosing an EV charger, you may want to consider tethered or untethered options.
Tethered charge points have charging cables built in to the unit as a permanent feature. The cable simply needs to be uncoiled and plugged into your EV – just like a petrol pump. With a tethered charge point, you will not need to remember to bring your own cable with you.
The cable is a fixed length, but some charge points have the option to upgrade to a longer length at an additional cost.
It is important to know which type of tethered cable connector plug your EV requires – Type 1 or Type 2. Most electric vehicles are Type 2, but some take the Type 1 connector only. If this describes your vehicle then you may be best choosing an untethered device just in case you change your vehicle in the future.
Untethered charge points work with both type 1 and type 2 connectors, you just need to use the cable supplied with your vehicle. This means that untethered charge points are compatible with any type of electric vehicle.
Some chargers are available in both tethered and untethered versions.
ECO CHARGING
Some of our charge points come with eco charging capabilities, meaning they can be charged using both regular grid energy and renewable sources such as solar or wind energy. With an eco-charger, if your home or business has solar panels, you will be able to charge your vehicle for free.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Many of our chargers come with smartphone apps, which allow you to control your charger remotely, track your usage and battery levels, and schedule charging times.
Some devices have the ability to interact directly with energy supplier tariffs and automate charge scheduling to take advantage of lower electricity rates.
CHARGING SPEEDS
All of our EV chargers are ‘fast chargers’, charging at speeds between 7kWh and 22kWh. Fast chargers are the most common type of EV charger and are usually used in homes and workplaces.
Charge times will depend on the vehicle, but a 7kWh charger will charge a vehicle with a 40kWh battery in around 4-6 hours, and a 22kWh charger will do the same in 1-2 hours.
The best speed of charger for you will depend on your individual needs and how your charge point is going to be used. For home use, a 7kWh charger is plenty fast enough, however, if you are installing chargers at your place of work for customers to use, you may want to consider faster speeds.
CHARGER LOOK AND STYLE
Although EV charge point devices are all designed to perform the same fundamental functions, manufacturers have designed units that have very different appearances to suit different personal tastes. As well as varying shapes and sizes, some devices are available in a range of different colours.
Our EV Chargers
MYENERGI ZAPPI
Zappi’s EV charger is designed for convenience, not compromise. Their adaptive EV charger takes power from the grid, solar or wind, making it a great option for the sustainability conscious.
OHME HOME
Ohme EV chargers for home, business, and fleets offer smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. They aim to create intelligent, reliable, and easy chargers to support your EV transition.
OHME EPOD
Built to last, the compact Ohme Epod is a reliable option for homes and businesses alike, with tethered and untethered options, sustainability features and an easy-to-use interface.
WALLBOX
Built to be tougher, simpler and smarter, the Wallbox Pulsar Max is a powerful smart EV charging solution, designed to make charging easy. Available in a range of colours, it’s a great charging option.
EVEC
EVEC charges are made for everyone, whether you’re charging at home, work, or powering a fleet of business vehicles, their smart features and affordable price make them the perfect addition to you EV journey.
INDRA SMART PRO
With a sleek design and a range of smart charging features, the Indra Pro puts you in control of your charging experience. Whether you want to schedule charges or go green with solar charging, Indra has it all.
INDRA LUX
Driven by innovation and a trusted manufacturer of EV chargers, Indra chargepoints offer safety protection, app control, and the latest smart features for EV charging.
BG SYNC EV
Packed with Smart technology, the BG Sync EV is compatible with all electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles. Optimise your EV charging, with a charger that chooses the cheapest, greenest energy possible.
Our EV Chargers
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We had Josh come out to fit an Ohme charge pod. He was excellent; quick, efficient and friendly. He even swept the floor after himself and changed something that he noticed had been left in an unsafe condition by our electricians. So impressed, would highly recommend.
Great experience from enquiry to fitting. Trishan who we spoke to a number of times, was so good and helpful and his customer service skills were excellent. Our fitter Rob was knowledgeable and extremely able, the fitting took some time and he explained what he was doing at all times. Happy to have him in the house and would readily recommend him and the company. A great experience for us 👍🏻👍🏻
Very happy with the service from YuCharge. They honoured the £300 government grant unlike some other suppliers I talked to and they were better priced than all the others.
Would recommend to any small business in Hampshire.