Help on :EV charger install check - on detached garage

[celica88]

Thinking of an EV but wanting to research on EV charger options and route first. Anyone recommend how I go about getting installation guide and recommendations, based on detached garage which is across a path, garden away from the house and main electric meter?

Thanks in advance

[Mark V GTD]

The only way to be confident of the potential cost of anything thats not completely standard (ie; the charger position is to be wall mounted on the house within 5m of an external meter box or within 5m of an up to date metal consumer unit mounted on the external wall) is to get an installer in to price it. I have an EV and had my charger installed 12 months ago so just going off that experience.

[celica88]

Do EV installers come out and quote for free?
Unsure do I ask energy supplier installers, local, check a trade etc

[Mark V GTD]

The two I asked - one came out and the other asked for multiple photos. I wanted something slightly unusual as my consumer unit, although fairly new, is on an inside wall inside the house and I didn't want an additional mini CS mounted externally.

I would suggest you contact local electricians who advertise 'EV charger installation' as part of their services. The power supply companies may have a special offer from time to time but as soon as you want something non standard its all a problem.

Edited by Mark V GTD on Monday 16th February 01:14