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Installation instructions for EV chargers

Looking to enhance your electric vehicle experience? Look no further than Green Energy Houses for professional and reliable home EV charger installation services. If you buy an EV charger from us, we will handle the installation for you, making it simple to connect your charging station. If you’re curious about how we install your home charging point, we’ve outlined the process for you—from arranging your appointment to plugging in for your first charge.

Why Trust Green Energy Houses?

We prioritise safety.

Installers who are Qmerit certified are thoroughly vetted, insured, and licenced. We adhere to manufacturer recommendations, local building codes, and industry best practises. We also manage all necessary inspections and permits.

We help you save time.

You can trust in the quality of their work because only select electricians are awarded the distinctive Qmerit certification. We save you the time and trouble of looking up contractors, reading through reviews, and contrasting prices.

Large brands rely on us.

Numerous automakers and charger brands rely on Qmerit as their go-to home installation partner. They are aware that we share their high standards for safety and service excellence and that we streamline the installation process with our seamless solutions.

Our labour is warranted.

Over 269,000 EV charging stations have been installed as part of our long history in North America. Every job is supported by a one-year parts and labour guarantee in addition to the unique Qmerit Peace of Mind Guarantee.

Leading the charge in electrification is Green Energy Houses.

Reduce the Cost of Home Charging

Going electric pays off. To advance sustainability and enhance grid management, governments and utilities all around the nation are promoting the use of EVs and other electrification technologies.

The advantages of purchasing our home charger

You may be confident that we have your EV charging needs covered with a home charger from us. We’re here to keep you on the road so you can easily plan your itinerary, from consultation to installation to aftercare.

FAQ's

To buy your charger, simply complete our short online survey. You can schedule your installation when we ask a few brief questions about your home and car.

 

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A consent from your landlord is required before installing an EV charge point. For landlords and tenants. The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EHVS) may be available to you. Those who qualify can get grants of £350 from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to help pay for the installation of an EV charger at their home. You must rent your property or be the landlord of the property where you want the charger placed in order to be eligible for the grant. Additionally, you’ll require off-street parking.

No, you are free to use whatever UK energy provider you like. You can visit our EV page at E.ON Next to request a quote from us for your energy or to see any revisions to our EV price.

Call us at 03301344685 if you have any additional queries, and we would be pleased to assist you. Call us at that number if you need to report an emergency. We are accessible every day of the week, around-the-clock. There are standard call rates.

To utilise our chargers, you must need a “Type 2” connector. For socketed home and office units, you’ll additionally need to supply your own cable. The majority of public chargers currently have connections, but tethered devices for residences will soon be available. You can speak with your car’s maker or dealer if you don’t have cable to find a cable that will work for your car.

With standard installation, your chosen charge point will be fixed on a brick or plaster wall that is part of your property, with a cable run of no more than 10 metres (m) connecting it to your consumer unit (fuse box) and no further civil or remedial electrical work required. The cable to the charge point will be neatly secured in conduit or flush to the wall. There will also be a special earthing spike added.

If you’re using the E.ON Drive app, the cost for that charge point will be displayed in pence per kilowatt hour (kWh) next to the location.

If you’re using pay and go via the internet, you’ll see the price displayed before entering payment details.

Your EV charger will by default run during the following hours in accordance with current regulations:
22:00 – 08:00 11:00 – 16:00
Your charger will light green/blue for 5 minutes when charging outside of the schedule to indicate that the schedule is about to begin. By tapping your RFID card on the spot marked on the front of your charger, you can override this.

To be clear, whether beginning a charge inside or outside of a charging schedule:
There will be a randomised wait before the charging process begins, and it could last up to 10 minutes.
A green blinking light will indicate this up until the charging process begins.
A second tap of your RFID card will cancel out this delay.