Sales of Electric Vehicles continue to grow with improvements in their design technology and more affordable models on the market.
EV charge-points for your home or business makes charging your EV safer, simpler and more convenient. No more extension leads, worrying about plug connections outside or concerns that you’re overloading your onsite electrical supply. It’s also an ideal SMART Technology to link in with a Solar PV and battery system.
Charging at home is often the most cost effective and convenient way to charge your vehicle. Charge points are typically rated at between 3kW or 7kW. Caplor have a range of products compatible with all major vehicle plug-in brands and as OZEV approved installers can apply for any grants you might be eligible for under the Home Charging Scheme
UK Government grants are available for Local Authorities to cover much of the installation costs for the installation of on-street charge points. Charge point ratings available are variable with the majority rated at 3kW, similar to a standard home charger. Some faster 5kW and 7kW points are being installed depending on existing power supply available in the area.
As car fleets switch to electric vehicles it will become increasingly important for businesses to offer EV charge points for both employees and visitors. Under the Workplace Charging Scheme businesses can benefit from a contribution of £250 towards the cost of installing an EV charger. Employees and visitors with an EV can charge up within a couple of hours, enjoying the cost, and environmental benefits of owning an EV. Currently businesses can also apply for Enhanced Capital Allowances for EV charge points.
The growth of public networks will provide the opportunity to extend journey times in EV mode. Most networks provide a mix of slow, fast and rapid charging options. Most networks offer access via a smart phone app and/or an RFID card. Contactless payment is also now common.
Typically, this uses a 3kW charging point, which are often installed at home for overnight charging when tariffs are cheapest. Charging times will vary depending on the charging unit installed and the EV being charged. A full charge using a 3kW charger will typically take around 10 to 14 hours.
A 7kW fast charger will power up your EV battery in around 4 to 6 hours depending on the vehicle type. Fast chargers can be specified up to 22kW which could do the same job in a couple of hours. Some research suggests that continued fast charging reduces the lifespan on lithium batteries, however this shouldn’t be an issue as the technology develops.
Rapid chargers use a high powered direct or alternating current to recharge a car in the quickest possible time. Rapid chargers can charge an EV to 80% full in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. These units use huge power and are not available for installation at home, but will become increasingly available in public networks.
Based on a Nissan Leaf EV
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Slow
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Fast
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Rapid
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EV unit
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3kW unit
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7kW unit
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50kW unit
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Time to charge
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13.3 hours
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5.7 hours
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30 minutes
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Miles added
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160 miles
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160 miles
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96 miles
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Charge cost
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£6.60*
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£6.60*
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£7.20**
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Cost per mile
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4.1p
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4.1p
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7.5p***
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*using 16.5p per kWh
**using 30p per kWh
***excludes any connection charge that might be levied
We offer a range of home and commercial chargers, which vary in degree of access given to users, brand of charger and cost. Innovative leasing options are also available on a pay-as-you-go basis. If you’re interested or have any questions, please get in touch with us by filling in the form.
We specialise in a range of renewable energy solutions, all types of domestic and commercial installations, plus electric vehicle charging.
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