EV charging questions

[Ace Rimmer]

Evening all

My missus is picking up a BMW X5 hybrid tomorrow and is supplied with the “granny” charging lead.

As it only takes 4 hours to charge using said lead a fast charger is not required.

Had an electrician come round the house today to fit an external plug socket but he said it needs loads of extra stuff such as a grounding point,its own isolated supply etc.

Im sure the standard charge lead is designed for a standard 3 pin plug.

Any thoughts?

[Ace Rimmer]

House is only 2 years old,waiting to get the quote from the sparky.

Can’t get government grant for charger as X5 not on list of compliant vehicles, Will cost £850 to get a 7kw charger fitted.

[Ace Rimmer]

Fitting an outside socket on the wall of the house next to the driveway.

Haven’t heard from the guy yet so will wait for the quote.

i’ve told him the outside plug was to be used to charge the car hence the extra work he suggests.

[Ace Rimmer]

[Ace Rimmer]

have tried to contact the sparky several times but no luck
(i presume he doesn’t want to do the job)
Have ordered one of these for now:

https://www.toughleads.co.uk/collections/ev-electr...

May just get a proper fast charger instead.