Home EV Charger Installation in London: 5 Things to Check Before You Book

Thinking about a home EV charger in London? Most installations are straightforward, but a few checks before the electrician arrives save time and money.

1. Is your electrical supply ready?

A typical home charger is rated at 7kW and needs its own dedicated circuit with the right protection. The electrician will check the main fuse rating, the earthing arrangement and how much spare capacity the supply has. Many London homes with older fuseboards need a consumer unit upgrade before a charger can be fitted safely.

2. Where will the charger go?

The shortest cable route from the consumer unit to the driveway or parking space keeps costs down. Chargers are usually wall mounted near where the car parks. Flats and shared parking need permission from the freeholder or management company first.

3. Earthing and safety

Electric vehicle charge points have special earthing rules because the car body is outdoors and touchable. A qualified electrician will choose the right protection, which may include an earth rod or a charger with built-in open-PEN protection.

4. Paperwork

The work is notifiable under Building Regulations, so the installer should give you an Electrical Installation Certificate and the notification should be registered. Keep these for when you sell or let the property.

5. Get the rest of the house checked too

If your property has not had an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in the last five years, it is worth doing one at the same time. Landlords in England must have one at least every five years anyway.

EV chargers and EICRs in North, East and West London

Energy North is a London electrical contractor with City & Guilds certified electricians. It installs home EV chargers, upgrades consumer units, and carries out EICR inspections from £100 with the certificate emailed the same day.