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How can I prepare my home for electric vehicle charging?

When it comes to purchasing your first electric vehicle, you have to determine the best way to charge it. Yes you can use a standard 3-pin plug socket, but there are numerous benefits to installing an electric vehicle charging point in your home. 

Electric cars charge three time faster on a dedicated EV charging point compared to a standard 3-pin plug. In addition to this, some electric vehicles have large batteries that you will find impossible to fully charge overnight without a dedicated electric vehicle charging point. 

Dedicated home chargers are specially designed to carry the electrical loads you need to charge your electric vehicle, complete with safety measures. A standard 3-pin plug will not offer these safety measures, putting your home at risk when charging your vehicle.

How to Prepare Your Home for Electric Vehicle Charging

Before placing your order and booking your electric vehicle charging installation, there are some considerations and preparations you can do:

Where to Install the Electric Vehicle Charging Point

The first thing you have to prepare for is the best place to install your electric vehicle charging point. Many charging providers will request you have a dedicated off-street parking, so your charger can be installed in an accessible and safe location. 

If you don't have a driveway or any form of off-street parking, you will need to make use of the UK network of workplace and public chargers. You may find it harder if you live in an apartment complex, as you will need to convince your landlord or property manager to install a charger for your apartment.

Ensure your chosen installation location is close enough to where you park your car. The electric vehicle charging cables come in a variety of lengths. Remember to identify where the charging socket is on the vehicle, measuring the distance to your preferred installation location.

Wi-Fi

Yes Wi-Fi is a thing when it comes to electric vehicle charging points, as most home chargers these days have additional functions and features that need a Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi enabled chargers are optional, but they offer great smart features. 

If you have selected a smart charger, ensure you have a stable internet connection. You may need a Wi-Fi extender installed before your electric vehicle charging point. 

What EV Charger Do You Need?

Another step to preparing for electric vehicle charging is choosing the right charge point. This means making the decision on choosing a tethered or universal charger, along with the charge rate that is best for the vehicle you have selected. Most people want a fast charge rate, though this is not always possible. When choosing the charger, take the following into consideration:

Charge rate – note the maximum charge rate of the charger
Available power – most homes in the UK use single-phase power, allowing a maximum charge of 7kW. You can upgrade to three-phase to improve charge rate

Cost

The next step to preparing your home for an electric vehicle charging point is to set your budget. It's important to use an approved, qualified, and experienced electrician to carry out the installation. 

Conclusion

A big decision when preparing your home for electric vehicle charging is to only use a qualified and competent electrician with experience in EV charger installations. Contact DKP Electrics today to secure your quote for your home electric vehicle charging installation.

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