Are you thinking about getting a home charger for your electric vehicle? You’re right where you need to be.
Electric vehicle chargers vary in specifications and capabilities, making finding the right home charger a daunting challenge. But here at MaxxEv and our partners Rightcharge, our mission is to find you the right charger at the right price and with the right installer. We can even find you the right EV-friendly energy tariff. All this means that you get to unlock hidden savings too!
In this guide, we will look at how to find the right charger for your electric vehicle charging, talk you through the process of getting a home charge point installed and answer some frequently asked questions.
At a glance: Everything you need to know about sorting out your home EV charger
Let’s take a look at the steps on your home charger journey:
1. Compare chargers
There are dozens of EV chargers out there. Let our partner’s electric vehicle experts at Rightcharge do the work for you. We can help find the right charge point to suit your needs, preferences, and budget.
2. Complete a home survey
A quick and easy home survey can be completed remotely or in person, ensuring your chosen location is safe and viable for the installation of the charge point.
3. Find your installer
To complete the installation of your EV home charger, you would typically need to find and book a professional installer but don’t worry about sifting through all the options available; we will find the right one for you.
Our partners at Rightcharge, we work with top-rated installers across the UK who are competitively priced. Just provide us with your postcode, and we can match you with a local installer and the right charger.
4. Receive your free quote
Once you have completed your home survey, our partners will then provide you with a confirmation of your quote outlining the costs of your chosen charge point and installation. They will also provide any additional information or costs required for the safe and legal installation of your charger.
5. Installation
Your charge point installation can be completed in as little as two hours.
Factors to consider when finding the right EV home charge point for you
You want to think about each of the following things when choosing your charge point:
Power output and charging speed
Cable (tethered or untethered)
Smart charging features
Fuse Protection
Solar Compatibility
Lock and security
Earthing Rod
Remote Diagnosis
Our charger comparison tool will also help you filter chargers by your needs, preferences and budget to help you find the perfect charger.
