Domestic single-phase 7.4 kW installs
Standard 32 A dedicated circuit from the consumer unit, RCBO Type A + DC leakage protection integrated, IP-rated unit mounted externally to the property.
EV charger installation
EV Charger Installationin Leicester, Hinckley& Leicestershire.
Turn kerbside cable-across-the-pavement charging into a clean, dedicated 7.4 kW installation that charges overnight, protects your consumer unit and comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Free written quote within 48 hours.
EV qualified 12-month guarantee
C&G 2391 · 18th Edition
Formally qualified in inspection, testing and current wiring regs.
12-Month Workmanship Guarantee
Every job carries a full year of written workmanship cover.
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Three generations in the trade, one accountable team of two.
OverviewA clear, honest
A clear, honest
explanation.
What the service is, who it's for, when it's needed, and why professional work matters.
What it is
EV charger installation covers site survey, load assessment, dedicated circuit installation, RCD/RCBO protection, cable routing, wall or pedestal mounting, commissioning and certification. Domestic 7.4 kW single-phase installs, workplace units and small commercial fleet installations.
Who it's for
Homeowners buying or already running an EV, small businesses adding staff or fleet charging, landlords fitting rental units with EV-ready supply, and commercial premises adding customer or workplace chargers.
When you need it
When you take delivery of an EV, when you add a second vehicle to the household, when you move house, when your business adds electric fleet vehicles, or when your existing tethered granny charger is running hot and slow off a standard 13 A socket.
Why it matters
Domestic sockets aren't designed for continuous 10 A draw. Running an EV off a standard socket damages the socket, wastes hours per charge, and offers no earth-fault, RCD Type A or DC-leakage protection. A dedicated installation solves all of that, properly, once.
The risk
What goes wrong with unqualified EV installs
EV chargers are one of the most miswired products on the market. A cheap install now costs more than doing it properly six months later, plus the risk to the vehicle itself.
What can go wrong
- Overheated sockets & wiring, 30 A continuous through a 13 A domestic socket is a real fire risk.
- Damaged consumer units, chargers fitted without load assessment can overload boards and trip mains.
- Missing DC leakage protection, vehicles can inject DC current into AC systems, and Type A RCDs alone don't cover it.
- Voided vehicle & installer warranties, most manufacturers require certified installation by a qualified electrician.
- Cable across the pavement, trip hazard, insurance liability and slow, unreliable charging.
Common mistakes
- Buying the charger online and asking a general handyman to fit it.
- Skipping the load calculation and assuming the existing supply 'will be fine'.
- Fitting without load management on a house that also has an electric shower and a hob.
- Leaving the granny charger plugged into a standard socket 'temporarily' for months.
Our processA clear, step-by-step
A clear, step-by-step
system, start to finish.
- 01
Free site survey
Jacob attends site, confirms vehicle model, socket type, cable route, distance from consumer unit, existing loads and earthing arrangement.
- 02
Written quote in 48 hours
Fully itemised quote covering unit, cable, containment, RCD/RCBO, load management (if required), installation, testing and certification.
- 03
Charger & materials sourced
Unit ordered, cable and containment prepared, isolation and access confirmed. Notification to DNO submitted where required.
- 04
Installation
Dedicated circuit run from consumer unit, RCD/RCBO fitted, cable clipped or run in containment, unit mounted, earthing verified.
- 05
Commissioning & app pairing
Charger powered, tested, commissioned, paired to app where applicable, and load-management set up.
- 06
Certificate + 12-month guarantee
Electrical Installation Certificate issued, NAPIT notification where required, and 12-month workmanship guarantee in writing.
The benefits
What you actually get.
Charges up to 3× faster
A dedicated 7.4 kW single-phase installation charges most EVs overnight, a fraction of granny-charger time.
Properly protected
Dedicated RCD/RCBO, DC leakage protection integrated as required, and no overloading of the consumer unit.
Manufacturer-warranty safe
Certified installation by a qualified EV electrician keeps unit and vehicle warranties valid.
Neat & permanent
Cable routed neatly, unit mounted straight, no coils across the drive, no cable across the pavement.
Insurance-friendly certification
Electrical Installation Certificate and NAPIT registration for full paperwork.
12-month workmanship guarantee
A full year of workmanship cover in writing on the installation.
In detail
EV charger installation in detail
EV charging installations aren't 'just fitting a socket'. They involve load assessment, DNO notification thresholds, earthing arrangement checks, RCD/RCBO strategy, DC-leakage protection and, increasingly, smart load management. Below is how we handle it.
Load management & DNO notification
Where existing supply can't take another 32 A load, we specify load-managing chargers that dynamically limit charge rate to protect the main fuse, avoiding costly supply upgrades.
Earthing & PME considerations
Assessment of the incoming earthing arrangement (TN-S, TN-C-S, TT) and correct protective device strategy, including PEN-fault detection where relevant.
Cable routing & containment
Cables clipped internally where possible, IP-rated containment used externally, sensible routes agreed in advance with the homeowner.
Workplace & small commercial installs
Single or multiple units on a commercial supply, with dedicated sub-boards where required. RAMS on request.
Fleet & multi-unit charging
Multiple 7.4 kW or 22 kW units with proper load management, coordinated switching and dedicated distribution. Feasibility assessed on site.
Compatible unit brands
We install from a range of manufacturers, chosen based on your vehicle, connectivity requirements, load management needs and budget. Independent advice, not a single-brand pitch.
Commissioning & handover
Full electrical test, RCD trip time verification, app pairing where applicable, walk-through and paperwork.
Residential
Domestic installs are typically single-phase 7.4 kW, run direct from the household consumer unit with dedicated RCBO. Load management is used where existing supply is already close to capacity.
Commercial
Workplace and fleet installs may involve multiple units, three-phase supplies where available, sub-boards and coordinated load management. RAMS issued on request.
How much does an EV charger installation cost?+
Every install is quoted individually, the unit choice, cable run length, containment and any DNO or load-management requirements all affect it. Free written quote returned in 48 hours.
How long does the installation take?+
Most straightforward domestic installs are completed inside a single day. More complex routes or workplace multi-unit jobs can extend.
Do I need to notify my energy supplier?+
Notification to the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is required for certain installations; we handle that where applicable as part of the works.
Which chargers do you install?+
We install from a range of manufacturers, chosen to suit your vehicle, connectivity, load and budget, not tied to a single brand.
Are you qualified to install EV chargers?+
Yes, Jacob is qualified for EV charger installation, and every install is completed under our NAPIT Full Scope registration ().
Do I get a certificate?+
Yes, Electrical Installation Certificate issued, plus NAPIT notification where required. 12-month workmanship guarantee included.
Can you install for workplaces or fleets?+
Yes, workplace and fleet installs, single or multi-unit, with proper load management. RAMS on request.
Will my existing supply handle it?+
That's exactly what the site survey confirms. Where the incoming supply is at capacity we specify load-managing units to avoid costly supply upgrades.
Do you cover my area?+
Yes, Leicester, Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Coalville, Earl Shilton, Burbage and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Larger commercial projects nationwide.
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Where we work
Serving Leicestershire
Based in Barlestone, working across Leicester, Hinckley and the surrounding towns.
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