What does a standard installation include?
Our prices quoted on the site are a guide and are based on a “standard installation”.
In reality, every installation is different, which is why we survey every job either remotely or in person so we can give you an accurate quote that shouldn’t change.
- Fitting the charge point on a solid wall, or other suitable permanent structure
- Routing the cable through one drilled hole in a wall up to 500mm (20 inches) thick, where required
- Up to 10 metres of power cable and 10 metres of data cable, run and clipped to the wall between the consumer unit and the charge point, up to a height of 1.8m
- Complete all necessary electrical connections from the origin of the supply to the charger
- Install a Type A RCD and a Type C MCB in the consumer unit if required.
- Supply up to 3 metres of plastic conduit or trunking to conceal interior wiring
- Carry out all necessary Electrical testing and NAPIT Certification
- Commissioning of the charge point
- Carry out a demonstration of the charge point functions and App
- Claiming the OZEV grant on your behalf if eligible.
Our engineers will ensure the fitting and testing of electrical connections and protections required for the Charge Point are up to standard. We comply with BS 7671:2018 and IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation and supply all the relevant documentation that this standard is achieved.
What can increase the cost of your EV charge point installation?
The standard installation is based on the assumption that the properties current electrical connections and protections are to baseline standard. We’ll be able to tell you if your current electrical set up is up to this standard in our free quote checker. Click here
There are numerous factors that can effect complexity and therefore cost of the installation. Here are a few examples:
- Earth stake – some charge points and properties require an earth to be installed.
- Extra cabling – if more cabling over the 10 metres already included is needed then this will cost extra.
- Dedicated two-way consumer unit – this may be required if your present “fuse box” does not have any suitable spare “ways”.
- Extra labour – for more complex installations or for jobs that will simply take longer.
- Extra Trunking – if more than 3m of Trunking is required to conceal the cable inside the dwelling
- If you prefer the cable to be concealed underground which will require grounds work involving different tools and extra labour. Alternatively, it may be necessary to route cables through a roof space or under a floor.
- Earth Bonding – Your main protective bonding cables of your existing installation have to be in order.
How long does a standard install take?
You will find many installers who claim that they can install your EV charge point extremely quickly. Some say it can be done in just 2 hours.
We find this hard to believe and would be a very rare exception.
To install correctly will take a minimum of 3 hours but realistically you should be prepared for the job to take half of the day.
At Nemac-EV we don’t cut corners. It takes as long as it takes to make sure it is done right first time. We will try and minimise time on site by preparing as much in advance as we can and so the pre-installation survey is invaluable.
Survey
We offer two levels of survey:
- Our standard survey is a remote version where we will request some images and/or video of your property along with some information to get an understanding of your existing set up and requirements. This will allow us to quote without the need for an in-person visit. Click here to start.
- Our second form of survey is an in-person survey where we will be best be able to understand your property and requirements, however this may incur a charge. Click here to find our contact information and book in your survey.
How to prepare for your installation?
We ask that the area around the distribution board and electricity supply meter are accessible and clear for our engineer to carry out the necessary work as well as the route of the cabling to ensure an efficient install.
We may also need your WIFI password to set up your new charge point depending on the model you select, so we ask you have that on hand.
You can save some time by downloading the manufacturer’s app to your smart phone or tablet but please don’t try and go any further with the set up until the installer has finished the commissioning and testing of the unit.