EV FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Transitioning to an electric vehicle should fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, giving you the convenience of charging at home whenever you need it.
However, installing a reliable, high-performance EV charging solution is rarely as simple as mounting a charger to the wall.
Whether you’re renovating your home, building a new property, or upgrading your existing electrical infrastructure, it’s important to ensure your charging system is designed, installed, and commissioned to perform safely and efficiently for years to come.
Before you plug in, here are the key factors our MAK team recommends you consider…
1. Your Home’s Electrical Capacity
THE ISSUE:
Residential properties with advanced technology, electric heating, or luxury amenities like swimming pools and hot tubs draw significant power.
Adding a 7kW or 22kW EV charger to the mix can easily overload an older or standard domestic fuse.
THE SOLUTION:
A thorough site survey is essential. You need a contractor who can accurately assess your current load and, if necessary, expertly advise on the required electrical supply upgrades before installation begins.
2. Aesthetic Integration & Placement
THE ISSUE:
You have invested heavily in the exterior aesthetic of your property. Clunky, poorly placed chargers with trailing black cables can ruin the look of a premium driveway.
THE SOLUTION:
Charging should be convenient without compromise. Consider discreet placement (both indoor and outdoor options) and how cable routes will be hidden. A premium installer will treat your exterior with the same meticulous care and precision as your interior living spaces.
3. Synergy with Solar PV & Battery Storage
THE ISSUE:
Many homeowners install an EV charger in isolation, completely missing the opportunity to power their vehicle using free, renewable energy generated by their own property.
THE SOLUTION:
Future-proof your home. If you have – or are planning to install – Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems, your EV charger must be designed to integrate seamlessly with them. This ensures you can generate, store, and intelligently manage your own power with absolute confidence.
4. Smart Network Integration
THE ISSUE:
A charger disconnected from your home’s wider smart network limits your control and prevents you from taking advantage of cheaper UK off-peak energy tariffs.
THE SOLUTION:
Ensure your charger offers smart control via a dedicated app, allowing you to schedule charging times, monitor usage, and integrate with your wider robust WiFi network.
The MAK Electrical Difference
You don’t need the stress of juggling multiple trades to get your driveway ready for the future. As Surrey’s trusted smart home and electrical specialists, MAK Electrical designs and delivers the complete package under one roof.
From upgrading your electrical supply to seamlessly integrating your charger with solar panels and smart networks, we act as your single trusted expert.
We provide firm, fixed-price quotes within 10 days, and back all of our installations with a 5-year guarantee.
Ready for sophisticated, reliable EV charging? Book your free site survey today.
MAK Electrical – we make it easy.