More people are starting to switch to electric powered vehicles, with the most popular question being: “What is the best EV Home Charger?”. There are so many options to choose from however, in this blog post we will talk about how to identify the best EV Home Charger for both your car and your home.
On our website, www.evhomechargeruk.co.uk we sell the charger, handle site survey, installation, and set up the system. Our EV Home Charger has features like app control and smart scheduling which are really important features when looking for the best EV charger.
Other features that you should be aware of about our EV charger are:
- The power of the charger: in this case our charger offers 7kW which is perfect for overnight charging, so your vehicle is ready to use in the morning. It will charge in overnight windows so that it balances the cost and power requirement.
- Weather resistant: the charger must be able to function and work efficiently in all weather conditions outside if it is installed outside on a wall.
- Cable Length: The cable needs to be able to reach your vehicle, however, not be too long where it becomes in the way and a hazard. Our installer will make sure this is fitted properly.
What Makes an EV Charger The Best?
When people talk about the best EV chargers here are things that you need to consider:
- Charging speed: Most EV Home Chargers have a range in power between 3.6kW and 22kW. The more power that the EV charger has the faster your car will charge. However, often more power means a higher installation cost and grid connection issues.
- Smart features and control: There are many features that come with an EV Home Charger like; scheduling (this is where your car charges at off-peak times), remote control via an app and voice assistants. For many owners, these features are what makes the best EV chargers.
- Design and practicality: The size of the unit, can it fit neatly in the space provided? Weather-proof, the length of the cord coming out of the charger and how the cable is stored are all important factors that need to be considered.
- Compatibility: You need to make sure that the charger connects with your type of vehicle connecter (in the UK most are type 2) and whether your home can support the amount of power the charger needs.
- Installation & support: The best EV chargers are only as good as how they are installed; we offer skilled electricians who will install the charger professionally.
- Cost vs value: Price is always a key factor, sometimes paying more up front to start with will save you more money and hassle later down the line if it needed replacing.
Why Buying Through a Specialist like EV Home Chargers UK helps?
When you go through a professional service like www.evhomechargeruk.co.uk rather than just buying a charging kit off a shelf there are many advantages:
- Integrated service: from the original survey through to the actual installation whether that be a standard or bespoke installation we will provide you with everything you need.
- Support for the smart features: we will show you how to use the app and set it up so that it is ready to use.
- Good guidance: Our installer will make sure that everything is as it should be including things like the cable size, which later down the line may prevent having any extra costs.
What to Expect when Buying and Installing?
- You need to know whether you require a standard or a bespoke installation.
- Once you have purchased the charger we’ll dispatch it within 4 working days.
- If it is a bespoke installation, we will need to book you in for a site survey with one of our engineers to work out what work you may need for the installation.
- We will contact your DNO (Distribution Network Operator) and notify them of the installation.
- We will arrange an installation date for your EV Home Charger.
- We will set up the app and ensure that you are happy with the charger.
How to Choose the Right EV Home Charger for you?
- What car do you have? If your car can only accept a small amount of power, using a charger with higher power will not speed things up anymore.
- How much driving do you do? If you are used to short journeys an overnight charge at lower power will be sufficient. However, if you are doing longer journeys and need a quick turn around you may need more power from the charger.
- What is your home power supply like? Make sure your home electrical system can support the amount of power that the charger needs.
- Where will the charger be? It needs to be fully accessible from the charger to the car. As well as this, needs to be weather resistant.
- What’s your budget? This includes the charger itself and for potential bespoke installations. As well as electricity costs.
Why EV Home Chargers UK have the Best EV Chargers?
Our charger is smart, efficient and future ready. We have all the modern features which have been mentioned already like; scheduling and remote-control access via the app. We also offer free UK mainland delivery keeping the costs even lower than other suppliers. Our 7kW Smart Home EV Charger offers enough power to perfectly charge your vehicle overnight. Its compact design is perfect as it doesn’t take up too much space and can be easily accessible allowing you to plug your vehicle in easily. On our website there is a clear step by step process guide of the whole process from the order of the charger to the installation.
Conclusion
Finding the best EV home charger is about matching the charger to your car, your home, and your needs. What’s best for someone who charges mostly overnight at home will be different from someone who needs a brief quick charge or has limited access to power. Our EV Home Charger that allows for all these things.
Please visit our website if you think our charger is the best EV charger for you.
Go to the top right menu bar, shop and you can order your charger directly from there.
