Have you recently bought a new electric car? Or are you thinking about getting one? If so, you have to consider how you’re going to charge it. If you have off-road parking, our electrical contractors at Ellis Roche carry out EV charger installations for home and property owners in Ormskirk, Southport and the surrounding areas we cover. Having your own electric car charger offers convenience and value for money. Even though the cost of your electricity bill will rise, you’ll still see an overall reduction if you compare it to the price of fuel and how much filling a petrol or diesel tank costs.
There are various systems available, depending on whether you’re looking for an installation for home EV charging or several for your workplace. Our electrical contractors at Ellis Roche are happy to advise you on what system will best suit your requirements, so please contact us to find out more.
Your new vehicle will have a plug for charging from a standard socket, although it’s a very slow process. We advise using this method for emergencies only, as it will take approximately 12 hours for the battery to charge.
This is the most efficient way to charge a battery, as the dedicated installation should have you ready to go within 6-8 hours. Our services guarantee a fast and efficient installation process with minimal disruption to your home or premises.
Commonly found in car parks, supermarkets and service stations, a fast public EV charger installation (22kW) will complete the charging process in approximately 3 hours. Rapid public charging (50kW) is ideal for vehicle owners travelling long distances as they can reach 80% capacity in 40 minutes whilst slowing down to complete the charge at a more economical rate.
Not every electric car is capable of fast or rapid charging. Older vehicles will only charge at the maximum rate they were initially designed for. Do your research before investing in a new electric vehicle and, when you are planning a journey, make sure you know where EV charging stations are available along the route.
Ellis Roche’s EV charger installations are guaranteed to save you money in the long run. However, when driving around Ormskirk, Southport or the wider northwest, the following tips from our electrical contractors will help keep your battery running for longer:
