Electric vehicle charging points

Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions for Your Home or Business

Concerns about the environment and high oil prices mean millions of us are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV). Of course, if you’re getting an EV, you’ll need a reliable and convenient charging solution.

Our expertise covers a wide range of EV charging points for both homes and businesses. We specialize in installing the following trusted brands:

Hypervolt
Simpson & Partners
Zappi
Andersen
Tesla
Ohme
Zaptec
Easee
EO
EVO EV

Artisan Electrics are authorised by the UK government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to install EV charge points and infrastructure.

Grant funding may be available to help with the cost of installing a charging point at your rental properties or workplace, and we can handle the entire application process for you.

Contact us today to find out if you are eligible!

Can you install an EV charging point in any house or flat?

There are a few things you need to consider before you install an EV charging point. Jordan has put together this helpful YouTube video so you can get an idea of what you might need to take into account. 

We will carry out a free survey of your property to establish the best options for you – call or email us to find out more.

Are there different types of EV charging points?

There are three main types of EV charging points: rapid, fast, and slow. They do exactly what they say on the tin.

Rapid or superchargers are primarily found at motorway services and other public locations where super-fast charging is essential during a journey. A common example is the Tesla Super Charger, which can charge a vehicle up to 80% in just 20 minutes.

Fast chargers are the standard choice for home and workplace charging, allowing vehicles to be charged within a few hours, depending on the vehicle and the rating of the charging point. The most common fast charger we install is rated at 7kW, which can charge most vehicles from 0-100% within 6-12 hours.

Slow chargers (or trickle chargers) are generally for emergency charging and can take 12-24 hours or more to charge a vehicle. These chargers typically use a standard 13A plug socket and are not designed for regular use, as they may overload household sockets.

What sort of plugs/connectors do I need?

There are two main kinds of plug: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 are most common and all new vehicles come with Type 2 as standard. The type of plug you need is determined by the type of vehicle you have and both types can charge up to 32A, but the Type 2 plug also allows for three-phase charging if your installation has this option. This enables faster charging in some situations.

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