ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

OZEV APPROVED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGEPOINT INSTALLERS FOR THE HOME AND WORKPLACE

LB Electrical Services are OZEV Approved Installers for Electric Vehicle Charging Points, which means we can apply on your behalf for any available government grants.

There are 3 main types of EV Charging Point. Rapid, Fast and Slow.

Rapid Chargers

Rapid chargers can charge most EVs to 80% in around 40 minutes and are found most at roadside and motorway service stations.

Fast Chargers

A fast charger charges at speeds of between 7kW to 22kW and is the most common type of home charge point. A 7kW charger will charge most vehicles from 0-100% within 6-8 hours. If you have a 3 phase supply available you could have a 22kW chargepoint which takes around 3 hours.

Slow Chargers

Slow chargers charge at up to 3kW and are typically used for overnight charging.

There are two main types of plug that are commonly used: Type 1 & Type 2. Type 2 plugs are the most commonly used and we believe the best option, but the type of plug you use depends which vehicle you have. Both types of plug can charge up to 32 amps but the type 2 plug also allows for 3 phase charging if your installation has this option. This enables faster charging in some situations.

Government Grants: From April 2022, the OZEV grant is no longer available to homeowners. However, flat owner-occupiers and people living in rented properties can apply for a grant of up to £350 per electric vehicle charging point under the new EV Chargepoint Grant.

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. The grant covers up to 75% of the total costs (inclusive of VAT), capped at a maximum of £350 per socket, 40 sockets across all sites per applicant.