Ev Charger Installation in Featherstone, Wakefield

One of the first things people ask us is, 'Will this make my electric bill skyrocket?' The short answer is: not if you do it right. Modern smart chargers, like those from Ohme or Zappi, allow you to schedule your charging for the middle of the night when energy is at its cheapest. If you are on a tariff like Octopus Go, you could be filling your tank for a fraction of the cost of petrol or diesel. We can set everything up so your car only draws power when the rates drop, saving you a small fortune over the year. It is a bit like setting a delay on your washing machine, but with much bigger savings at the end of the month. Why pay full price for energy when your car can wait a few hours for a bargain?

When you start looking at chargers, you will quickly run into the 'tethered vs untethered' debate. A tethered charger has the cable permanently attached, so you just pull up and plug in—perfect for those rainy Featherstone nights when you do not want to be rummaging in the boot. On the other hand, untethered (or socketed) chargers look a bit neater on the front of your house because there is no cable hanging around. You just plug in your own lead when you need it. We will talk you through which one suits your daily routine best. Whether you want the sleek look of an Andersen unit or the solar-friendly features of a Zappi, we will make sure it sits right and looks great on your brickwork.

Is it safe to just plug a car into a standard three-pin socket? Technically, you can, but it is far from ideal. Those sockets weren't designed to run at full power for ten hours straight, and they can get dangerously hot. As NAPIT-approved electricians, we ensure your new EV point is installed to the strict BS 7671 standards. We use 'Load Balancing' technology, which is a clever bit of kit that monitors how much power your house is using. If you have the electric oven, the shower, and the tumble dryer on at once, the charger will automatically throttle back so you don't trip your main fuse. Plus, with built-in PEN fault protection, we often don't even need to dig up your driveway to install a messy earth rod.

Do you already have solar panels on your roof in Featherstone or Wakefield? If so, you are sitting on a goldmine of free fuel. We specialise in solar-diverting EV chargers that can 'talk' to your solar array. Instead of sending your excess green energy back to the grid for a few pennies, the charger sends it straight into your car's battery. It is an incredibly satisfying feeling knowing that your commute was powered entirely by the Yorkshire sunshine. Even on those typical overcast days, these smart systems can mix a bit of solar with a bit of grid power to keep your costs as low as possible. It is the ultimate way to future-proof your home.