EV charger installation in Reading.

What’s involved

We fit 7kW Type 2 home EV chargers on a dedicated 32A circuit with proper RCD/RDC-DD protection, earthing arrangement (PEN fault detection or earth rod where required), and a mounting that suits your driveway — flush wall, garage end, or post. We have done HIVE, Easee, Ohme, MyEnergi Zappi, and Wallbox — happy to install whichever you have chosen and to advise if you have not. The job takes a day for most installs, half a day if cable runs are short and the consumer unit has spare capacity.

FAQs

Common questions

• Can I get an EV charger if I do not have a driveway?

  Domestic chargers need off-street parking by their nature. We do not run cable across a public footpath — that is a council issue. If you rent a flat with a dedicated parking bay, the OZEV grant scheme covers some of those scenarios; we can advise.
• Do I need a smart charger?

  By UK regulation, all new home chargers from 2022 onwards must be smart (default off-peak charging, scheduling, randomised delay). All the chargers we fit are smart-compliant.
• Will my consumer unit need upgrading?

  Sometimes. The charger needs a dedicated way in the consumer unit. If your board is full, we either add a small adjacent enclosure (cheaper) or replace the whole board (often the right time to do it). We tell you which before quoting.
• How long does the install take?

  Most installs are 4–6 hours. Longer cable runs (more than 15 m, or through multiple walls) push to a full day. We tidy up properly: cable on saddles or in trunking, charger plumb, consumer unit re-labelled, certificate emailed.
• Will you notify the DNO?

  Yes — for any home charger we submit the DNO notification (UK Power Networks, etc.) as part of the install. You do not need to do anything.
• Are you OZEV-approved?

  We work alongside OZEV-approved installers where the customer is eligible for the grant. Tell us at quoting stage and we will route the paperwork correctly.

Other services

Related work we do

• Domestic electrical workInstallations, repairs and alterations across the home.
• Consumer units (fuse boards)18th Edition consumer unit upgrades with RCBO and SPD.
• EICR inspections & certificatesPeriodic safety reports for homeowners and landlords.
• Fault-finding & repairsTracking down trips, dead sockets, and intermittent issues.
• Lighting installationIndoor and outdoor lighting, LED panels, dimmers, downlights.
• Sockets & switchesAdditional sockets, USB outlets, outdoor sockets, switches.