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Electric Vehicle Charging Point help and advice

FAQS about Electric Vehicles

You will not need to pay Vehicle tax
Zero emissions is better for the environment
Cheaper to run per mile compared to petrol and diesel run vehicles
Cheaper service and maintenance as there is far less to maintain with no gearbox, clutch or oil

Running an electric vehicle is significantly cheaper than a petrol or diesel car. For example, an EV charged at home will cost between £5 and £10 for a range of 150-200 miles.

You can find out where your local charge point is here.

Yes, we have worked with many businesses including the Royal Mail and UPS to upgrade their fleet to electric vehicles. Find out more.

FAQS about installing a charger

: There are three different types of chargers; slow, fast and rapid. The speed that cars can charge at is determined by how much electrical power (kW) the charge point delivers. Find out more.
: Electric Vehicle Charging Point can be installed at home, at a business or on the highway.
: Before arranging for the installation of your Charge Point, you will need to check if your existing connection at the property is suitable. You can find help and advice on our fuse upgrade page. Once suitable you will need to make an application or notify us of your connection.
: Normally we try to upgrade to 100amps free of charge for most domestic properties, we’ll need to visit you (which is free of charge) to make sure. For commercial properties we will need to visit to advise on cost. Please also check with the company you pay your electricity bills to as they may charge for the upgrade of your electricity meter or meter tails (cables between the equipment we own and the meter and between the meter and your fusebox).
: You can find a registered Charge Point Installer by checking the government website. Just simply enter your postcode and you will then be provided a list of installers for your area.
: The government have introduced an Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme available for customers looking to install charge points at home.
: Electricians can view our guide for electric vehicle charge point installers, which we've created with the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA). The guide is full of information to help installers through the connection process to make it easier for customers.

FAQs about Smart Technology

: Vehicle to Grid technology enables energy stored in Electric Vehicles to be fed back to the electricity network to help supply energy at peak times. Find out more.