Happy New Year Eastbourne, instead of new year, new me? What if it’s new year, new car?
Considering a new car in 2023, be it for leisure or work? Transitioning to an electric vehicle (EV) brings many benefits, and a key component of that switch is installing an EV charger at your home or workplace. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about getting an EV charger point installed at your property, ensuring you’re equipped and ready to embrace the future of driving. Stay ahead and make the shift to electric with ease.
If you’re cruising in an electric ride, eagerly awaiting your EV delivery, or just mulling over your next wheels, check out our list below. It unveils the behind-the-scenes action during our home EV charger site survey for our awesome customers!
EV Home Charging Point Site Survey Checklist:
- Is there adequate demand
- Check the bonding
- Identify supply characteristics
- What type of earth system in currently being used
- Rating and condition of the existing distribution equipment
- Has the fixed wiring been recently inspected or check when next inspection is due
- Check if planning permission is required
- Is there surge protection installed
- Check the mobile data signal available
- Find a suitable location for equipment that customer is happy with
- Is the proposed charge point location within WiFi range
- Is there capacity on the customers existing router for additional connection
- Carry out a risk assessment for the installation
Get your EV charging point estimate today
If you’re all set to get your electric vehicle charger site survey in the books, drop us a line at info@tdsluk.co.uk or ring the office at 01323 644570. Let’s get this show on the road!
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- EV- Electric Vehicle
- OZEV – Office of Zero Emission Vehicles
- OLEV – Office of Low Emission Vehicles
- EVHS – Electrical Vehicle Homecharge Scheme
- WCS – Workplace Charger Scheme
Looking for a spark of electric motivation or a starting point? Check out Top Gear’s top electric rides right here!
