Home EV Charger Installation Birmingham
The team at Modern Lighting and Electrical install EV chargers to homes across Birmingham, delivering exceptional and reliable charging from home. For cost-effective car charging, speak with our team today! We are experienced and knowledgeable about the best charging options for your car and your home. We can work around your budget to find a cost-effective solution that makes charging your care easy, flexible and convenient.
Considering a Home EV Charger Installation?
Everyone is looking for convenience, and what’s more convenient than installing your own EV charger in your home? With home EV charger installation, you no longer need to go out to petrol stations, and it’s more affordable than destination charging points.
Our EV charger installers will advise on the best area for your charging point, but here are some things to consider..
- Wherever you place your EV charger, it needs to be close to where you usually park, whether that’s on a driveway or in a garage. If the charging point on the car is at the rear, you’ll maybe need to reverse in so that it can be closer to the station.
- The length of the charging cable is also important; is it long enough to reach your car if you need to move it forward a little to enter your garage, for example? The safety of the cable is also an important consideration. Do your children play on the drive or need access to the garage for bikes? Placing the EV station somewhere safe is just as important as convenience.
3. When choosing your charger brand, go for something efficient and reliable, but also consider size and aesthetics, as this charging point may be at the front of your house, so you might want to go for something discreet.
4. Your home EV charger installation will be positioned on a wall and connected to your electrics. Our electricians will ensure that wherever it’s placed is appropriate and that the electric supply is simple to reach.
Can My Home’s Electricity Supply Handle an EV Charger?
Before installing an EV charger, it’s important to make sure your home’s power supply can handle the extra load. If it can’t, trying to use too much electricity could trip your main circuit or worse, cause damage to your electrical system.
As qualified installers of EV Chargers and electrical systems, our team will assess your property’s maximum electrical load. If adding an EV charger would push it over the limit, we’ll recommend the best options; you may need a new fusebox, or your network operator may need to upgrade your supply.
You’ll likely need planning permission for home EV charger installation if you don’t have a drive, but you can run a standard charging cable directly from your house. While this method is slower than using a dedicated wallbox and doesn’t offer smart features, it can still give your EV a useful top-up while you're at home.
However, for safety reasons, you can’t simply run a cable across the pavement. It must be covered with a proper cable protector that includes visible markings to alert pedestrians and prevent accidents.
Home EV Charger Installation Without a Driveway
Why Choose Modern Lighting and Electrical for EV Charger Installation?
At Modern Lighting & Electrical we offer fast and reliable service from our team of certified electricians. Whether you need a Mode 2 charger for occasional top-ups or a Mode 3 charger for daily overnight charging, we can guide you through the options.
Our team members can also assist with permitting and inspections, ensuring everything is in order. All of this comes at competitive rates, making the switch to electric driving more accessible than ever.
We offer our services in Birmingham and surrounding areas, so if you have any questions or in case you would like to check if we can cover your area, please contact us.
Ready to charge forward? Contact us today for a free EV charger installation quote!
